A new anniversary of the birth of Batlle y Ordóñez is celebrated, one of the most relevant political figures in the history of Uruguay, and twice President of the Republic in the periods between (1903-1907) and (1911-1915) later.
The icon of Colorado Partylaid the foundations of modern Uruguay and his figure became a political symbol, transcended party colors, merging with the other ideals of democracy throughout the national political system.
From his own ranks, he was reminded with some of his most famous quotes. “In a true democracy, the people should not be satisfied with electing their rulers, they should govern their chosen ones,” he pointed out from the Colorado Party.