Yamandu Orsi Elected President of Uruguay: A Shift to Center-Left Governance
| Key Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Outcome | Yamandu Orsi elected as Uruguay's president with 49.8% votes in Nov 2024 runoff. |
| Opponent | Alvaro Delgado (National Party) secured 45.9% votes. |
| Political Coalition | Broad Front (Center-Left). |
| Previous Role | Mayor of Canelones, former history teacher. |
| Age | 57 years. |
| Political Influences | Former President Jose Mujica. |
| Campaign Focus | Addressing crime, homelessness, poverty. Promised no radical policy shifts. |
| Key Promises | Strengthen prison system, boost international cooperation against drug trafficking, avoid tax hikes. |
| Leadership Style | Folksy demeanor, mirrors Mujica's humble style (e.g., forgo presidential residence). |
| Challenges | Rising homicide rates, child poverty, fragmented parliament (Broad Front lacks lower house majority). |
| Uruguay's Profile | Capital: Montevideo, Population: 3.4 million, Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU). |
| Key Economic Sectors | Agriculture, Tourism, Legal Cannabis. |
| Social Issues | Low overall poverty but high child poverty, stable economy. |
| Inauguration | Takes office in March 2025. |