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Prostitution must be performed in brothels (in Uruguay they have many euphemistic names like “whiskerias” or “casas de masajes”). [1] Usually brothels use a red light as distinctive, or have discrete announcements with the name of the establishment and a suggestive phrase to attract clients.
The bank's headquarters are located in Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo. [11] The building, designed by the Italian architect Giovanni Veltroni in a neoclassical style, was built in 1866 to house the Italian Bank, and was later used successively by other banking institutions, such as Banco Unión, or by the Junta de Crédito Público and by Banco Nacional until its dissolution.
Basic design of a Standard House in Montevideo. These homes have become an integral part of the urban landscape in cities like Montevideo. A Casa Chorizo with its long side (typical in streetblock corners) facing the street in Buenos Aires The floor plan is characterised by a narrow facade and a deep interior.
Uruguay is a representative democratic republic with a presidential system. [78] The members of government are elected for a five-year term by a universal suffrage system. [78] Uruguay is a unitary state: justice, education, health, security, foreign policy and defense are all administered nationwide. [78]
Banking Services. Banking has traditionally been one of the strongest service export sectors in the country. Uruguay was once dubbed "the Switzerland of America", mainly for its banking sector and stability. The largest bank in Uruguay is Banco República, or BROU, which is state-owned; another important state bank is the BHU. Almost 20 private ...
The Headquarters of the Bank of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay is the building that houses the main offices of the Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay. It is located in Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo. The building, which was built in the neoclassical style, was designed by Italian architect Giovanni Veltroni and completed in 1938. [1]
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Uruguay is a small country, with wide beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, so many well-off Paraguayans choose Uruguay as their usual holiday destination, some of them even as permanent residence. Other Paraguayans of a lower social condition come to Uruguay in search of job opportunities, as part of a big inflow of Latin Americans entering Uruguay ...