Yamandú Orsi of the Broad Front alliance has emerged victorious as Uruguay’s next president. Orsi, a former history teacher and mayor, secured 49.8% of the votes in a closely contested run-off election held on November 24, 2024. He defeated Álvaro Delgado of the center-right National Party, who garnered 45.9% support.
Orsi’s victory marks the return of a center-left government to Uruguay after five years of conservative administration. He is considered the political heir of former President José Mujica, who supported him throughout his campaign. Orsi has pledged to promote a “modern left” approach, focusing on tackling homelessness, poverty, and crime.
