Both Bolivia and Uruguay share a common history in the fact that both nations were once part of the Spanish Empire.

During the Spanish colonial period, parts of Bolivia were initially governed by the Viceroyalty of Peru in Lima.

In 1776, Bolivia and Uruguay were governed by the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata and administered from Buenos Aires.

[1] Both nations partake in various multilateral South American summits and have had several high-level bilateral meetings.

[2] In February 2015, Bolivian President Evo Morales paid a visit to Montevideo.