Uruguay (UY)
South America's most progressive and stable country — Uruguay consistently ranks first in Latin America for democracy, press freedom, and quality of life.
Capital: Montevideo
Region: Americas
Language: Spanish
Currency: UYU ($U)
Cost of living: Affordable (index 55)
Emergency: 911
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
911
Police
109
Fire Brigade
104
Ambulance
105
Poison Control
1722
Mental Health
0800 0767 (SUS/ASSE crisis line, free)
Domestic Violence
0800 4141 (free, 24h)
Child Protection
0800 5050 (INAU, free)
Road Assistance
ACU (Automóvil Club del Uruguay): 1707
How to call emergency services in Uruguay
Dial 911 for all emergencies — police, fire, and ambulance are dispatched from the unified system. For medical emergencies in Montevideo, SAME (Sistema de Atención Médica de Emergencia) also dispatches via 105. Mutualista members can call their mutualista emergency number directly for faster dispatch.