Once ruled by Tabare Vazquez, its "Great War" pitted supporters of Jose
This country's capital contains a monument to Tacuabe, a Charrua Indian who survived the 1831 Salsipuedes Creek Massacre here. This country was home to the poet, Juan Zorrilla de San Martin. Independence from its neighbors was secured when the 33 orientales of Juan Antonio Lavalleja took power. Once ruled by Tabare Vazquez, its "Great War" pitted supporters of Jose (*) Fructuoso Rivera and Manuel Oribe against each other. This country's independence movement was led by Jose Artigas, and it's home to the Blancos and Colorados. For 10 points, name this South American country with capital at Montevideo.
This country's capital contains a monument to Tacuabe, a Charrua Indian who survived the 1831 Salsipuedes Creek Massacre here.
Uruguay