Yamandú Orsi, a left-leaning former teacher and mayor, won Uruguay's presidential election, promising focused reforms.

Yamandú Orsi, a 57-year-old former history teacher and mayor, won Uruguay's presidential election, defeating his conservative rival. Orsi, from the left-leaning Broad Front coalition, will become Uruguay's next president, marking the return of a center-left government. His campaign emphasized environmental policies, support for small producers, and social inclusion, while promising to avoid drastic changes. President Biden congratulated Orsi, praising Uruguay's democratic process.

November 25, 2024
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