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's left-wing opposition Broad Front candidate, Yamandú Orsi, claimed victory in Sunday's presidential runoff, besting Alvaro Delgado of the conservative ruling National Party.

Yamandu Orsi emerges as Uruguay's new president, defeating the conservative ruling coalition in a tight race. Despite controversy and a nation divided on issues, Orsi seeks unity and aims to continue social programs like those from former president Jose Mujica's era,