Uruguay holds nail-biting presidential runoff between right and left forces
Uruguayʼs voters pick between conservative and left-wing candidates in second-round presidential election. The tight race follows last months inconclusive first round where no candidate got enough votes
On this sunday‚ Uruguayans headed to polling-stations for a decisive presidential run-off between two main political forces. The first-round vote which happened bout a month ago didnt produce a clear winner‚ making this second round necessary
The run-off puts Álvaro Delgado from the ruling conservative party against Yamandú Orsi representing the Broad Front (a left-leaning alliance of parties). Both candidates emerged as front-runners after a hard-fought campaign season; their differing views on governance making this election particularly significant
The Broad Front has deep roots in Uruguayan politics: they held power for 15 years until losing to the current center-right administration in late-2019. Under President Luis Lacalle Pouʼs leadership (who cant run for re-election due to term limits)‚ the country shifted towards market-friendly policies
The electoral process showcases Uruguayʼs strong democratic traditions — with both candidates focusing on policy-based discussions rather than personal attacks. The south-american nationʼs stable political environment makes it stand out in a region often marked by political upheaval
