Overview

• Yamandú Orsi, a 57-year-old former mayor and member of the Broad Front coalition, was inaugurated as Uruguay’s president, succeeding center-right leader Luis Lacalle Pou.
• Orsi's administration aims to address poverty, inequality, and violent crime while maintaining Uruguay's economic stability and attracting investment without raising taxes.
• The Broad Front's return to power follows five years of conservative leadership and reflects public dissatisfaction with rising costs of living and persistent social issues.
• Orsi faces challenges balancing his coalition's diverse factions, including moderates and leftist trade unionists, while navigating foreign policy pressures from China, the U.S., and regional partners.
• Uruguay’s new president emphasized democratic values, social well-being, and sustainable development in his inaugural address, citing mentorship from former president José 'Pepe' Mujica.