Uruguay List of smoking bans

in march 2006, became illegal in uruguay smoke in enclosed public spaces. bars, restaurants or offices people caught smoking face fines of more $1,100 or three-day closure. makes uruguay first country in south america ban smoking in enclosed public spaces.

anti-smoking groups estimate many third of uruguay s 3.4 million people smoke. president tabaré vázquez, practicing oncologist, has cited reports suggesting 7 people die each day in uruguay (an estimated 5,000 people year) smoking-related causes including lung cancer, emphysema , other illnesses.