During a farewell meeting with the representatives of the Armenian community in Uruguay, President of Uruguay Jose Mujica, who is completing his term in office, promised to contribute to holding of the events dedicated to centenary of the Armenian Genocide.
He is sure that Turks will take offence but he stressed that the Genocide was committed. He also pointed out that justice will never be restored because it is impossible to compensate for the anguish and damage inflicted to Armenian people in the early XX century. There are state interests that hinder this issue. Ankara should at least find the courage to criticize itself and confess the barbarity committed, he said.
During the election in December, Tabare Vazquez was elected President of Uruguay. He will take office on 1 March 2015