Ministry of the Interior (Uruguay)
| Ministerio del Interior | |
| Ministry overview | |
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| Formed | 22 December 1828 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Uruguay |
| Headquarters | Montevideo |
| Motto | Libertad en el Orden (Freedom in the Order) |
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| Website | Ministry of the Interior |
The Ministry of the Interior (Spanish: Ministerio del Interior) of Uruguay is the ministry of the Government of Uruguay that is responsible for controlling, regulating and evaluating policies, programs and plans related to public safety, as well as guaranteeing citizens the free exercise of fundamental rights and freedoms.
This ministry is in charge of the Uruguayan police force, as well as the fire department. In addition, it is responsible for issuing the identity card and other documents, through the National Directorate of Civil Identification. This government department is headquartered in Mercedes Road in Barrio Centro, Montevideo.