Ambassador David D. Nelson Arrives in Uruguay

Career diplomat David D. Nelson, confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, arrived in Montevideo with his wife Gloria January 26, 2010. Uruguayan Protocol director, Ambassador Cesar Rodriguez, and senior U.S. Embassy officials welcomed Ambassador Nelson upon his arrival at the Port of Montevideo. Ambassador Nelson will soon be presenting his credentials to Uruguay President Tabare Vazquez.

Ambassador Nelson looks forward to working with Uruguay to deepen bilatertal relations. In his confirmation statement delivered before the Foreign Relations Committee on December 1, 2009 Nelson described Uruguay as an example of stable democracy, not only by holding regular elections, but with a deep commitment to democratic values, civil rights, and civil society. “Uruguayan leaders of all parties are dedicated to improving the situation of all Uruguayans, including through education and market-led economic growth. Uruguay’s commitment to education is highlighted by its recent achievement of providing a laptop computer to every student”.