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.
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.
The current Minister of the Interior is Nicolás Martinelli who has held the position since November 6, 2023.
The Ministry's Security Cabinet has as its main mission the coordination and articulation of actions related to the conservation of order and public safety.