Ruralism (Uruguay)

Flag used by Uruguayan ruralists, based on the national flag of Uruguay. The green background represents the countryside, while the white and red lines are a symbol of the Blanco and Colorado parties.

Ruralism (Spanish: Ruralismo) is a right-wing traditionalist political ideology in Uruguay.

Ruralists defend the traditional Latin American agrarian economic model based on extensive livestock production, liberal capitalism, social conservatism and fiscal austerity, vindicating the hacienda and estancia system.[1] Traditionally associated with the rural population and the interests of landowners, the movement has been present both in the Blanco and Colorado factions as well as in economic pressure groups or short-lived political parties.

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