Artigas

American

[ahr-tee-gahs] / ɑrˈti gɑs /

noun

José Gervasio 1764–1850, Uruguayan soldier and patriot.

Artigas British

/ ɑːˈtiːɡɑːs /

noun

José Gervasio. 1764–1850, the national hero of Uruguay. He fought for Uruguayan independence from Argentina, but was driven into exile in 1820

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“Central banks are buying gold not just purely for its price performance, but the role that it can play in foreign reserves,” said Juan Carlos Artigas, head of research for the World Gold Council.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

It’s normal for financial markets to experience pullbacks following periods of rapid ascent like gold has experienced, Artigas told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025

“We want him to fulfill the contract,” Artigas said, “and if he wants to leave, he must pay.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2023

The gaucho he was referring to was Uruguayan President José Artigas, a statue of whom had stood a few blocks away since 1950.

From Washington Post • Jan. 12, 2019

For this victory Artigas was promoted by the Buenos Aires Junta, and became the greatest military figure on the patriot side.

From The South American Republics Part I of II by Dawson, Thomas C.

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