Yamandú Orsi Elected President, Marking Uruguay's Shift Back to the Left

The Broad Front leader narrowly defeated center-right Álvaro Delgado, pledging national unity and moderate reforms.

Yamandú Orsi of the Broad Front coalition won Uruguay's presidency with 49.8% of the vote, defeating Álvaro Delgado's 45.9% in a closely contested runoff election.
Orsi's victory ends five years of center-right governance under outgoing President Luis Lacalle Pou, who enjoyed high approval ratings but faced criticism over crime and economic stagnation.
The president-elect emphasized national dialogue and moderate policies, promising to address crime, youth unemployment, and childhood poverty, while avoiding radical changes.
Orsi's administration, inspired by former President José 'Pepe' Mujica, plans to balance welfare programs with market-friendly policies to boost economic growth and attract investment.
With no majority in the lower house of Parliament, Orsi will need to negotiate with opposition parties to implement his agenda, which includes public safety measures and education improvements.