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The politics of Uruguay abide by a presidential representative democratic republic, under which the president of Uruguay is both the head of state and the head of government, as well as a multiform party system. The president exercises executive power and legislative power and is vested in the two chambers of the General Assembly of Uruguay.
Uruguay's presidential candidate for the Republican Coalition, Alvaro Delgado, waves to supporters outside a polling station after voting during the presidential runoff election in Montevideo on ...
Uruguayan center-left opposition leader Yamandu Orsi, whose political ambitions were galvanized by his experience growing up in a dictatorship, is the pollsters' narrow favorite to win the second ...
Voters in South America's laid-back Uruguay, known for its beaches, legalized marijuana and stability, will head to the polls on Sunday in a second-round presidential race between moderates that ...
43.94 16 +3 National 28.15 9 −1 Colorado 16.85 5 +1 This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. Politics of Uruguay Constitution Current constitution (1997) Previous constitutions 1830 1918 1934 1942 1952 1967 Executive President (list) Luis Alberto Lacalle Pou Cabinet Legislative Vice President Beatriz Argimón General Assembly Senate President Chamber of ...
In April 2024 over 400,000 signatures from citizens were brought to the consideration of the Electoral Court for a plebiscite to be authorized. [3] Originally conceived by its advocates with the purpose of overhauling the social security system, if approved by more than 50% of voters, the $23 billion scheme backed by the country's powerful leftist unions would lower the retirement age, boost ...
Uruguay ousted its conservative government that had been in charge for the past five years, as leftist opposition candidate Yamandú Orsi claimed victory in a tight presidential runoff Sunday ...
Elections in Uruguay encompass three different types: general elections, departamental elections and municipal elections. At the national level, Uruguay elects a head of state (the President ) and a legislature (the General Assembly ).