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Yamandú Orsi Elected Uruguay's President with 51.77%, Left Returns to Power
Nov 25, 2024, 01:07 AM
Yamandú Orsi, the candidate from Uruguay's left-wing opposition party Frente Amplio, has won the presidential election, securing 51.77% of the votes with over 85% of ballots counted. His victory marks the return of the left to power in the country. Orsi, alongside his vice president-elect Carolina Cosse, defeated conservative candidate Álvaro Delgado, who conceded defeat and acknowledged Orsi's win. Voter turnout was reported at 89.4%, according to local media citing data from the Electoral Court. Current President Luis Lacalle Pou congratulated Orsi on his victory. Orsi, considered a protégé of former President José Mujica, delivered a victory speech to his supporters following the announcement.
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