Yamandú Orsi, a left-wing former history teacher, has won the presidency of Uruguay.
In Sunday’s run-off, Mr. Orsi defeated the candidate of the ruling conservative coalition, Álvaro Delgado, by nearly three percentage points.
According to Uruguay’s electoral board, Mr. Orsi received 49.8% of the vote when all ballots were counted, while Álvaro Delgado of the National Party received 45.9%.
Although his coalition failed to secure a majority in the Chamber of Representatives, Mr. Orsi’s Broad Front also secured a majority in the Uruguayan Senate.
Shortly after the announcement, Mr. Orsi spoke to supporters and pledged to create a more cohesive nation.
From a social, economic, and political perspective, nobody should be left behind. Additionally, this must be a nation that progresses, develops, prospers, and grows as a nation, Mr. Orsi said.
Ahead of the swearing-in in March of next year, departing President Luis Lacalle Pou has committed to collaborating with Mr. Orsi to provide a seamless transition.
After being led by Frente Amplio for 15 years until 2020, the country is returning to left-wing rule with Mr. Orsi’s triumph.
