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 …
Uruguayans go to the polls Sunday with the leftist alliance of celebrated ex-president Jose Mujica hoping to reclaim the country's top job five years after a right-wing victory based on concerns over crime and taxes. Former history teacher Yamandu Orsi of the leftist Frente Amplio will go head-to-head with ex-veterinarian Alvaro Delgado of the National Party, a member of outgoing …
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 …
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