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October 29, 2024

Who Has the Edge in Uruguay’s Runoff Election?

Yamandú Orsi and Álvaro Delgado (L-R) emerged as the top vote-getters in the first round of Uruguay’s presidential election on Sunday and head to a runoff on Nov. 24. // File Photo: Facebook Pages of Yamandú Orsi and Álvaro Delgado.

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Alfonso Blanco, director of the Energy Transition & Climate Program at the Inter-American Dialogue: “As usual in Uruguay, the election unfolded as a vibrant civic celebration, with turnout exceeding 90 percent. However, following a night filled with uncertainty and mixed feelings across both blocs, the political landscape underwent a radical shift, presenting the next government with an unprecedented situation. Yamandú Orsi, the candidate of the Frente Amplio, emerged as the leading contender and secured a Senate majority with 16 seats. He was followed by Álvaro Delgado of the National Party and Andrés Ojeda of the Colorado Party. The ruling coalition, along with its minor party partners won 14 Senate seats, but neither of the two main blocs secured a majority in the Chamber of Representatives. These results shape the path…”

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