Yamandu Orsi wins Uruguay’s run-off presidential election
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Yamandu Orsi wins Uruguay’s run-off presidential election

Al Jazeera  

Yamandu Orsi, the candidate for the left-wing Broad Front coalition, is projected to emerge victorious in Uruguay’s run-off election for the presidency. “Cheers, people of Uruguay.” Orsi’s win restores the Broad Front to power in the small South American country, sandwiched on the Atlantic coast between Brazil and Argentina. In a June survey from the communications firm Nomade, the largest share of respondents – 29 percent – identified “insecurity” as Uruguay’s “principal problem”. Mujica remains a popular figure on Uruguay’s left, best known for his humble living arrangements that once earned him the moniker of the “world’s poorest president”.

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Uruguay’s new leftist president takes office, facing a financial balancing act
2 weeks ago

Uruguay’s new leftist president takes office, facing a financial balancing act

Associated Press  

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Yamandú Orsi, a telegenic left-leaning former mayor and history teacher, took office as Uruguay’s new president on Saturday, at the helm of a government that has pledged to strengthen the social safety net while reversing years of economic stagnation. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Uruguay’s newly sworn-in President Yamandu …

Uruguay’s leftist opposition candidate Yamandú Orsi becomes country’s new president
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay’s leftist opposition candidate Yamandú Orsi becomes country’s new president

Associated Press  

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Uruguay’s leftist opposition candidate, Yamandú Orsi, became the country’s new president in a tight runoff Sunday, ousting the conservative governing coalition and making the South American nation the latest to rebuke the incumbent party in a year of landmark elections worldwide. “I will be the president who calls for national dialogue again and again, who builds a …

Who is Yamandú Orsi, the next president of Uruguay?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Yamandú Orsi, the next president of Uruguay?

Associated Press  

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Left-wing politician Yamandú Orsi is poised to become the next president of Uruguay after his main challenger in the runoff conceded defeat Sunday and even the outgoing leader of the South American country congratulated him. From a working-class family to heir of the left A teacher of history, folk dancer and former mayor, the 57-year-old politician is …

Uruguayan president recognizes opposition candidate Yamandu Orsi as president-elect
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguayan president recognizes opposition candidate Yamandu Orsi as president-elect

China Daily  

Presidential candidate Yamandu Orsi speaks on stage following early results of the presidential election run-off in Montevideo, Uruguay Nov 24, 2024. MONTEVIDEO -- Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou on Sunday recognized the opposition candidate Yamandu Orsi as president-elect, who will succeed him in the 2025-2030 period after Orsi won the second round of the presidential elections against Alvaro Delgado. Delgado …

Who is Yamandu Orsi, Uruguay’s next president?
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Yamandu Orsi, Uruguay’s next president?

Al Jazeera  

Yamandu Orsi is set to be Uruguay’s next president, after the left-wing leader emerged as the winner of a weekend run-off to lead the South American nation of 3.4 million people. “The destiny and future of this country has to change,” Orsi told the Reuters news agency in an interview in the capital Montevideo last month, saying his Broad Front …

Uruguay’s leftist opposition candidate Yamandú Orsi becomes country’s new president
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay’s leftist opposition candidate Yamandú Orsi becomes country’s new president

LA Times  

Yamandú Orsi, candidate for the Broad Front and running mate Carolina Cosse, right, celebrate after polls closed in the presidential runoff election in Montevideo, Uruguay, on Sunday. Uruguay’s leftist opposition candidate, Yamandú Orsi, became the country’s new president in a tight runoff Sunday, ousting the conservative governing coalition and making the South American nation the latest to rebuke the incumbent …

Uruguayan president recognizes opposition candidate Yamandu Orsi as president-elect
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguayan president recognizes opposition candidate Yamandu Orsi as president-elect

China Daily  

Presidential candidate Yamandu Orsi speaks on stage following early results of the presidential election run-off in Montevideo, Uruguay Nov 24, 2024. MONTEVIDEO -- Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou on Sunday recognized the opposition candidate Yamandu Orsi as president-elect, who will succeed him in the 2025-2030 period after Orsi won the second round of the presidential elections against Alvaro Delgado. Delgado …

Left-wing opposition candidate wins tight presidential election in Uruguay
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Left-wing opposition candidate wins tight presidential election in Uruguay

Associated Press  

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Uruguay’s leftist opposition candidate, Yamandú Orsi, claimed victory in a tight presidential runoff Sunday, ousting the conservative governing coalition and making the South American nation the latest to rebuke the incumbent party in a year of landmark elections. “I called Yamandú Orsi to congratulate him as President-elect of our country,” Lacalle Pou wrote on social media platform …

Uruguay election: Left-wing opposition candidate wins tight presidential race
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay election: Left-wing opposition candidate wins tight presidential race

CNN  

Montevideo, Uruguay AP — Uruguay’s leftist opposition candidate, Yamandú Orsi, claimed victory in a tight presidential runoff Sunday, ousting the conservative governing coalition and making the South American nation the latest to rebuke the incumbent party in a year of landmark elections. Matilde Campodonico/AP Despite Orsi’s promise to lead a “new left” in Uruguay, his platform resembles the mix of …

Uruguay’s once-dull election has become a dead heat in the presidential runoff
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay’s once-dull election has become a dead heat in the presidential runoff

LA Times  

Pedestrians pass by Uruguay’s national flag and political party banners for sale on Sunday, the day of the country’s presidential runoff election, in Montevideo. The staid election has turned into a hard-fought race between Álvaro Delgado, the incumbent party’s candidate, and Yamandú Orsi from the Broad Front, a coalition of leftist and center-left parties that governed for 15 years until …

Uruguay runoff election: Voters choosing between leftist, rightwing bloc
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay runoff election: Voters choosing between leftist, rightwing bloc

Al Jazeera  

Leftist alliance of celebrated former President Jose Mujica hoping to come back to power after five years of right-wing government. Voting is under way in Uruguay’s presidential run-off election with the leftist alliance of celebrated former President Jose “Pepe” Mujica hoping to come back to power after five years of right-wing government at the helm of the Latin American nation. …

In Uruguay, a presidential run-off focused on ‘democratic coexistence’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

In Uruguay, a presidential run-off focused on ‘democratic coexistence’

Al Jazeera  

Political violence marred Mexico’s elections this year. Sunday’s election was a run-off, pitting the top two presidential contenders from the October 27 general election against one another. Orsi, a 57-year-old history teacher, has the support of former President Jose Mujica, a former leftist rebel fighter who survived torture under Uruguay’s military dictatorship in the 1970s and ’80s. Orsi’s Broad Front …

Uruguay Election: Moderates Set Stage for Runoff in Historic Contest
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay Election: Moderates Set Stage for Runoff in Historic Contest

The Hindu  

Uruguay's presidential election has pitted a center-left rural mayor against a conservative incumbent in a runoff, reflecting the country's remarkably civilized democratic race. The outcome is expected to be decided in a second round of voting on November 24, with the Broad Front alliance holding the edge in the race.

Uruguay Voters Remain Indecisive in Presidential Election
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay Voters Remain Indecisive in Presidential Election

Firstpost  

Uruguay's presidential election has resulted in a run-off in November, with Yamandu Orsi and Álvaro Delgado facing off in a second round. Exit polls show Orsi leading with around 42%-44% of the vote, while Delgado secured 27-28%. The outcome will determine the country's future political landscape, with the center-left Broad Front coalition seeking to maintain their dominance. The election has …

Uruguay’s elections buck the Latin American trend, offering voters a choice between 2 moderates
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay’s elections buck the Latin American trend, offering voters a choice between 2 moderates

LA Times  

A supporter of Frente Amplio presidential candidate Yamandu Orsi attends a rally five days ahead of elections in Montevideo, Uruguay, on Tuesday. The contest between Uruguay’s incumbent conservative coalition and its challenger, a center-left alliance, got underway with some 2.7 million eligible voters also casting ballots for Parliament and a contentious referendum on overhauling the social security system. “We’ve seen …

Centre-right National Party candidate wins Uruguay election
5 years, 3 months ago

Centre-right National Party candidate wins Uruguay election

Al Jazeera  

The presidential candidate for Uruguay‘s governing coalition has conceded defeat after a vote recount, ending 15-years of rule by the left-leaning government in the South American country. The announcement on Thursday means centre-right candidate Luis Lacalle Pou of the National Party will become Uruguay’s next president. The count “isn’t changing and, therefore, we greet the elected president Luis Lacalle Pou”, …

Centre-right National Party candidate wins Uruguay election
5 years, 3 months ago

Centre-right National Party candidate wins Uruguay election

Al Jazeera  

The presidential candidate for Uruguay‘s governing coalition has conceded defeat after a vote recount, ending 15-years of rule by the left-leaning government in the South American country. The announcement on Thursday means centre-right candidate Luis Lacalle Pou of the National Party will become Uruguay’s next president. The count “isn’t changing and, therefore, we greet the elected president Luis Lacalle Pou”, …

Voting under way in Uruguay presidential election
5 years, 4 months ago

Voting under way in Uruguay presidential election

Al Jazeera  

The 14-year of left rule faces challenge in the key elections being held amid a stalled economy and spike in crime. Opinion polls have predicted a close run in Sunday’s race between former Montevideo Mayor Daniel Martinez, 62, the presidential candidate from the ruling Frente Amplio, and 46-year-old former Senator Luis Lacalle Pou from the centre-right Partido Nacional. Economist Ernesto …

Uruguay marijuana plan safe as ruling party candidate wins Presidential poll
10 years, 3 months ago

Uruguay marijuana plan safe as ruling party candidate wins Presidential poll

Firstpost  

Ruling party candidate Tabare Vazquez easily won Uruguay’s presidential election on Sunday, returning to power a left-leaning coalition that has helped legalize gay marriage and moved to create the world’s first state-run marijuana marketplace. The runoff vote had drawn international attention because Vazquez’s rival, center-right candidate Luis Lacalle Pou, had promised to undo much of the plan to put the …

Uruguay set to elect new president
10 years, 3 months ago

Uruguay set to elect new president

Al Jazeera  

Liberal programmes such as social security and marijuana production will be tested at Sunday’s election. Luis Lacalle Pou, the right-wing Partido Nacional candidate, and son of former president Luis Lacalle, received 30.9 percent of the vote. However, Vazquez’s Frente Amplio’s party won the pivotal youth vote in every state, an important demographic that includes 250,000 new voters in this election …

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