Uruguay’s leftist opposition candidate Yamandú Orsi becomes country's new president
Uruguay’s leftist opposition candidate, Yamandú Orsi, became the country's new president in a tight runoff election that ousted the conservative governing coalition
Uruguay Elects Leftist Yamandú Orsi President, as Conservative Continuity Candidate Concedes
The candidate of the conservative coalition that has governed for the past five years conceded defeat after a tight runoff, as Uruguay joined others around the world in rebuking the incumbent party in a year of landmark elections.
Explained | Who is Yamandu Orsi, Uruguay's new 'modern left' president?
He placed first with 49.8 per cent of votes for the left-leaning Broad Front coalition in November's second round, against Alvaro Delgado of the governing center-right National Party with 45.9 per cent.
Uruguay Opposition Leftist Orsi Wins in Presidential Runoff, Official Results Show
The runoff election in South America's laid-back Uruguay, known for its beaches, legalized marijuana and stability, saw opposition center-left candidate Yamandu Orsi take on continuity conservative runner, Alvaro Delgado, who had the backing of a third-placed ally.
Who is Yamandú Orsi, the next president of Uruguay?
Left-wing politician Yamandú Orsi is poised to become the next president of Uruguay after his main challenger in the runoff conceded defeat Sunday and even the outgoing leader of the South American country congratulated him.
Uruguay’s governing party concedes presidential run-off to left-wing challenger
The presidential candidate of the conservative coalition that has governed Uruguay for the past five years conceded defeat on Sunday after a close run-off election even as the vote count continued.
Yamandu Orsi's Victory: A New Era for Uruguay's Center-Left
Yamandu Orsi, a center-left candidate, won Uruguay's presidential election with 49.81% of the vote against conservative Alvaro Delgado. Orsi aims to foster national dialogue and economic growth, with a focus on reducing taxes,
Left-wing candidate Orsi projected to win Uruguay election
Left-wing candidate Yamandu Orsi was projected to win Uruguay's presidential election, media reported Sunday, in a rebuke by voters of five years of conservative rule.
Uruguay's left returns to presidency as govt vows friendly transition
By Lucinda Elliott and Sarah Morland MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) -Center-left opposition candidate Yamandu Orsi secured victory in Uruguay's presidential election, official results showed on Sunday, with 99% of votes tallied,
Uruguay’s Center Left Reclaims Power in Presidential Election
Even as ballots in the closely contested runoff election were still being counted, Álvaro Delgado, the current president’s chief of staff, conceded defeat to his challenger, Yamandú Orsi. “With sadness,
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Polls close in Uruguay’s election, with ruling coalition and opposition headed for photo finish
Balloting in Uruguay’s runoff election has come to a close, starting a countdown to the announcement of official results in a ...