‘There is an overwhelming majority that does not share this decision,’ President Luis Lacalle Pou says, amid political row.

Pablo Atchugarry, the artist tasked with recasting the statue, said he would “continue working on the construction of a symbol of peace that helps us get closer to that ideal.”

I wonder if he’ll keep the dove idea just without the whole ‘melting down a giant Nazi eagle’ part

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I like the dove statue idea for a city, just because cities are full of underappreciated and unfairly maligned doves (also known as pigeons).

Yes, more pigeon appreciation in cities is a must!

Now I want to see pigeons chilling around a large bronze pigeon statue. Also, can I say: relevant username?

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