History Teacher Yamandu Orsi elected new President of Uruguay

A teacher of history, folk dancer and former mayor, the 57-year-old Yamandu Orsi has been elected as the new President of  Uruguay.  In the Presidential run-off election held on 24 November 2024, Yamandu Orsi secured 49.8 per cent of the votes, compared to Alvaro Delgado of the centre-right National Party, who secured 45.9 per cent votes.

Yamandu Orsi will succeed the current President, Luis Lacalle Pou, in March 2025.

The Uruguayan President is elected for a term of five years and is not eligible for immediate reelection.

It was due to this reason the incumbent, President Luis Lacalle Pou, did not contest the election.

2024 Uruguayan Presidential Election

An Election was held on 27 October 2024 to elect a new President Of Uruguay. Yamandu Orsi, the candidate for the left-wing Broad Front coalition, secured 44 percent of the votes, while Alvaro Delgado of the ruling National Party secured 27 percent of the votes. 

Since none of the candidates was able to secure 50 per cent of the votes, a run-off election was held on 24 November 2024 

The top two candidates, Yamandu Orsi and Alvaro Delgado, were eligible to participate in the run-off poll.

In the run-off election, Yamandu Orsi was declared elected as the winner as he secured more votes than his rival, Alvaro Delgado.

Oriental Republic of Uruguay 

The Oriental Republic of Uruguay is the second smallest country in the South American  Continent after Suriname, areawise.

It is located on the Southeastern coast of South America along the Atlantic coast.

It is considered to be one of the most prosperous countries in South America.

Capital: Montevideo

Currency: Peso Uruguayo

President: Luis Lacalle Pou