Uruguay ousts conservative government, elects leftist opposition candidate as turnout hits 90 percent
Leftist opposition candidate Yamandú Orsi claims victory in Uruguay's run-off presidential election, defeating center-right candidate Álvaro Delgado.
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’s Center Left Reclaims Power in Presidential Election
Mr. Delgado’s concession signaled an end to the short stint of the right-leaning government in Uruguay that in 2020, when President Luis Lacalle Pou took office, ended 15 years of government by the Broad Front. During that period, the Broad Front oversaw the legalization of abortion, same-sex marriage and the sale of marijuana.
Uruguay's Alvaro Delgado Hopes to See off Leftist Presidential Challenger
MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Uruguayan Alvaro Delgado, a 55-year-old former senator and the conservative ruling coalition's continuity candidate for president, is counting on support from an eliminated ally to triumph against the center-left frontrunner in Sunday's run-off election.
Center-right Candidate Alvaro Delgado Concedes Uruguay Election
Center-right candidate Alvaro Delgado on Sunday conceded defeat in Uruguay's presidential election after his leftist opponent Yamandu Orsi won the closely-fought poll that saw voters turn away from five years of conservative rule.
Uruguay's Presidential Showdown: A Photo Finish Between Orsi and Delgado
In Uruguay's presidential election, initial exit polls show center-left candidate Yamandu Orsi leading the tight race against conservative rival Alvaro Delgado. Orsi holds a slight advantage with around 49% of the vote,
Leftist candidate Yamandu Orsi triumphs in Uruguay presidential run-off
Uruguay’s leftist opposition candidate, Yamandu Orsi, has became the country’s new President after a tight run-off contest. Mr Orsi’s victory ousts the conservative governing coalition and makes the South American nation the latest to rebuke the incumbent party in a year of landmark elections worldwide.
Uruguay's Orsi: From The Classroom To The Presidency
Uruguay's next president is a former history teacher who swapped the classroom for local government -- and will now lead the nation of 3.4 million following his Sunday win at the polls.
Uruguay Opposition Leftist Orsi Wins in Presidential Runoff, Official Results Show
A voting station is pictured during Uruguay's presidential election run-off between centre-left candidate Yamandu Orsi and ruling conservative coalition candidate Alvaro Delgado, in Montevideo, Uruguay November 24,
Uruguay’s conservative candidate concedes hard-fought presidential runoff to left-wing challenger
The presidential candidate of the conservative coalition that has governed Uruguay for the past five years conceded defeat after a tight runoff election, as the South American nation joined others aro
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.
Uruguay Chooses Leftist Yamandú Orsi as President in Historic Election
Leftist candidate Yamandú Orsi has won Uruguay 's presidency in a closely contested runoff election. Orsi's win ushers in a ...
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Ruling party candidate Delgado casts vote in Uruguay's tight runoff
Conservative presidential candidate Alvaro Delgado cast his vote on Sunday (November 24) in Uruguay's capital city of ...
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 ...