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Uruguay ‘Treinta Y Tres’ Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Uruguay ‘Treinta Y Tres’

“Liberty or Death” is the motto: live free or die.

History of the flag

The Treinta y Tres flag is a co-official flag of the Republic of Uruguay.

‘Treinta y Tres’ is the name given to the men who started an uprising to gain independence for Uruguay, which was then under Brazilian rule.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The colors are reminiscent of the flag used by Artigas, hero of Uruguay's independence from Spain in 1815.

  • In Uruguay, José Artigas is nicknamed “El Libertador.”

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