Yamandú Orsi Sworn in as Uruguay's New President

The left-leaning leader faces challenges including rising poverty and parliamentary gridlock after defeating his center-right rival in a closely contested election.

• Yamandú Orsi, a former teacher and mayor, was inaugurated as Uruguay's president, representing the leftist coalition Frente Amplio (FA).
• Orsi won the presidency in a runoff election last November with 49.8% of the vote, defeating Álvaro Delgado of the center-right Partido Nacional.
• Despite the FA's return to power, Orsi's administration lacks a majority in parliament, limiting his ability to implement significant leftward policy shifts.
• Key challenges for the new administration include addressing rising poverty, which affects nearly 19% of Uruguay's population, despite recent economic growth.
• Internationally, Uruguay faces U.S. pressure to limit Chinese investments in strategic sectors, while maintaining strong trade ties with China and Brazil.

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