Uruguay has elected Yamandú Orsi as its new president, marking a significant shift in the country’s politics. The leftist opposition candidate from the Broad Front (Frente Amplio) won the presidential run-off election on November 24, 2024, defeating Alvaro Delgado from the ruling National Party.
Overview
Yamandú Orsi, the leftist opposition candidate from the Broad Front (Frente Amplio), won the presidential run-off election in Uruguay on November 24, 2024. He defeated Alvaro Delgado, the candidate from the ruling National Party, with his running mate Carolina Cosse.
Key Points
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Yamandu Orsi and Carolina Cosse won the election, defeating Alvaro Delgado from the ruling National Party.
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The victory of the Broad Front marked a significant shift in Uruguay’s politics, as the party had not held the presidency since 2004.
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Supporters of the Frente Amplio celebrated their victory in the presidential run-off election in Montevideo, Uruguay, on November 24, 2024.
Election Results
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Yamandu Orsi secured just over 49% of the vote, while Alvaro Delgado received around 46%.
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The remaining votes were either blank or abstained.
Orsi’s Platform
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Despite his promise to lead a “new left” in Uruguay, Orsi’s platform is largely similar to the previous government.
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His policies include tax incentives, social security reforms, and no radical overhaul sought by Uruguay’s unions.
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He has also pledged to scupper a trade agreement with China that was pursued by the outgoing president.
Orsi’s Vision for Uruguay
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Orsi has struck a conciliatory tone, promising to build a more integrated society and country.
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His government will take office on March 1, 2025, and is expected to focus on improving working conditions, health, and salaries for Uruguayans.
Reaction from the United States and Argentina
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The United States and neighboring Argentina have taken notice of Orsi’s win, which marks a return of the Broad Front that governed for 15 consecutive years until the 2019 election of center-right President Luis Lacalle Pou.
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This development has significant implications for regional politics and trade agreements.
Quotes from Key Figures
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“I think it takes a while to come to terms with.” – Yamandú Orsi on his win
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“He was focused on criticizing the Frente Amplio (Broad Front) rather than giving a positive vision of what his government would do. It was a fear-based campaign that did not satisfy enough voters.” – Nicolás Saldías, Latin America and Caribbean senior analyst for the Economist Intelligence Unit
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