Uruguay Prepares for Tight Presidential Runoff Between Orsi and Delgado

The November 24 election pits leftist Yamandú Orsi against conservative Álvaro Delgado in a closely contested race to shape Uruguay's political future.

• Yamandú Orsi of the left-leaning Broad Front leads Álvaro Delgado of the ruling National Party in polls by a narrow margin ahead of Sunday's runoff election.
• Orsi, a former history teacher and ally of ex-president José Mujica, advocates for redistributive economic policies, higher wages, and a modernized leftist agenda.
• Delgado, a veterinarian and continuity candidate for the outgoing center-right government, emphasizes stability, security reforms, and economic growth through free trade.
• Key to the outcome will be undecided voters and supporters of smaller first-round candidates, including centrist Andrés Ojeda, who has endorsed Delgado.
• Both candidates face challenges governing without a majority in parliament, with Orsi's coalition controlling the Senate and Delgado relying on a broader conservative alliance.

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