Secular republican tradition
Why this topic matters
'Batllismo' refers to the reformist tradition associated with José Batlle y Ordóñez and later currents within the Colorado Party, linked historically to an active state, social reform and secular public institutions.
Relevant turning point
1830 · First Constitution
Uruguay’s first Constitution established the independent republic’s basic institutions.
Country sources
- Constitution of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay — IMPO — Official Information Centre ↗
- Parliament of Uruguay — Legislative Branch of Uruguay ↗
The sources below document the country context; they do not independently verify every interpretation of this topic.