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1995 in Uruguay

Explore 6 historical events and records for Uruguay in 1995.

Historical records for Uruguay in 1995

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March

Coalition Government

Sanguinetti Coirolo, Julio Maria · Montevideo · President of Uruguay · Government / Government of Uruguay

Begins his second presidential term and forms a coalition government with the National Party and allied Colorado sectors

President of Uruguay

Sanguinetti Coirolo, Julio Maria · Montevideo · President of Uruguay · Government / Government of Uruguay

Appointed President of Uruguay, 2nd term

Other events (month unknown)

Continental Title Attacking Option

Otero, Marcelo · Montevideo · Forward · Sport / Football

Otero provides Uruguay with attacking options during the 1995 Copa América campaign, which culminates in a home final victory over Brazil.

Copa América Decisive Final Shootout

Álvez, Fernando · Montevideo · Goalkeeper · Sport / Football

Álvez represents Uruguay in its victorious home Copa América squad as the hosts defeat Brazil in a tense penalty shootout at the Centenario.

Copa América Equalising Free Kick

Bengoechea, Pablo · Montevideo · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Bengoechea scores Uruguay's equaliser with a free kick against Brazil in the Copa América final, setting up the eventual penalty-shootout triumph.

Home Copa América Final Captaincy

Francescoli, Enzo · Montevideo · Captain · Sport / Football

Francescoli leads Uruguay to the 1995 Copa América title, with the hosts defeating Brazil on penalties after a 1-1 final draw.

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