Today we had the city tour,
And saw no evidence of people being poor.

The tour guide Enrique was a retired bank employee,
Who gave us a detailed description of Uruguay to hear and see.

Like all Latin America Republics they took part,
In stormy and bloody battles from the start.

But because of one man’s effort in 1918
Social programs were established like nowhere else were seen.

Uruguay established justice and liberty.
And became Latin America’s heaven without poverty.

But Enrique was sad to share…
That many young people no longer seem to care.

The influx of multi ethnic immigrants that arrive
Appear to change every one’s life.

From the manners, respect and civic pride, this country started
They have departed.

Their future will depend
On how they will deal with this new trend…

Of invading thugs
That import graffiti crime and drugs.

And so…,
Also in Montevideo

Good old times
are being replaced by crimes.