Uruguay Runoff Election: Tight Race Between Conservative and Left-Leaning Coalitions

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Uruguay Runoff Election: Tight Race Between Conservative and Left-Leaning Coalitions
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Uruguayans cast their votes in the second round of the presidential election, with the conservative governing party and a left-leaning coalition vying for victory. The tight race reflects the country's robust democracy and follows closely contested campaigns.

MONTEVIDEO, UruguayUruguay ans on Sunday voted in the second round of the country's presidential election , with the conservative governing party and a left-leaning coalition locked in a close runoff following level-headed campaigns widely seen as emblematic of the country's strong democracy.

But unlike elsewhere in the world, Orsi is a moderate who plans no radical changes and agrees with his opponent on key issues like combating childhood poverty and cracking down on organized crime. “He’s my candidate, not only for my sake but also for my children’s,” Yeny Varone, a nurse at a polling station, said of Orsi. “In the future they’ll have better working conditions, health and salaries.”

With inflation easing and the economy expected to expand by some 3.2% this year, according to the International Monetary Fund, Delgado has promised to continue pursuing his predecessor’s pro-business policies. Lacalle Pou, who constitutionally cannot run for a second consecutive term, has enjoyed high approval ratings.

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