Yamandú Orsi Elected President of Uruguay, Marking Leftist Coalition's Return to Power

Orsi, a moderate leftist, narrowly defeated center-right rival Álvaro Delgado and faces challenges governing without a parliamentary majority.

Yamandú Orsi of the Frente Amplio coalition won Uruguay's presidency with 49.8% of the vote, defeating Álvaro Delgado of the governing Partido Nacional, who secured 45.9%.
The election marks the return of the Frente Amplio to power after five years in opposition, following 15 years of prior governance by the coalition.
Orsi emphasized national dialogue and unity in his victory speech, pledging to address issues like child poverty, crime, and economic inequality.
The Frente Amplio holds a majority in the Senate but lacks control of the lower house, requiring cross-party negotiations to pass legislation.
The victory reflects Uruguay's democratic stability and positions Orsi to balance progressive social policies with market-friendly economic management.