[citation needed] Since then, the Uruguayan broadcaster took part every year until the last show which was held in Acapulco in 2000.

[citation needed] Uruguay debuted in the OTI Festival in 1972 with Ronayr Franco and his song "Busco mi destino" (I look for my destiny) created by the Spanish composer Augusto Algueró.

Since their debut the Uruguayan trajectory in the OTI Festival was only moderate and only managed to reach the top 10 in five occasions.

Although Teledoce was unable to win the contest, it achieved a significant result with Daniel Mantero and his song "Secreto enamorado" (A secret in love) which turned into a hit in the South American country.

(If you are a fallen tree) y Tango Uruguayo (You arrived to me) (A secret in love) (Let's start again) (History about a good burglar) (Let's forget remembering) (I owed it to you) (Sing guitar, sing) (The mountain of life) (The world is a heart) (I look for my destiny)