“Trouble-free” and “developable” Relations between Hungary and Uruguay, 1959–1969

Abstract

Hungary and Uruguay, 1959–1969
Besides the larger Latin American countries (Argentina and Brazil), Hungary has traditionally had Uruguay as an important partner in the region. Their bilateral relations declined greatly because of the consequences of World War II and the 1956 Hungarian revolution and existed only at a low level in the period we are considering. They were rebuilt from this level in the ‘60s. After all, the Hungarian foreign and trade policy in the decade between 1959 and 1969 was marked by the restoration of diplomatic relations and the search for opportunities for expanding trade relations, while on the part of Uruguay this period was characterized by an internal imbalance and the increase in the influence of the United States, as well as the need to diversify foreign relations. The strengthening relations between the two countries were shaped by the interplay of these factors.