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Close Race in Uruguay's Presidential Runoff
Uruguay's runoff election pits conservative Álvaro Delgado against leftist Yamandú Orsi, with voters focused on issues like income inequality and crime.
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PoliticsElectionCrimeLatin AmericaInequalityUruguayRunoffDelgadoOrsi
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Álvaro DelgadoYamandú OrsiLuis Lacalle PouJosé "Pepe" MujicaNicolás Saldías
- What were the main issues debated during the Uruguayan presidential runoff election?
- Uruguay held a runoff election on November 24th, 2023, to determine their next president, with conservative candidate Álvaro Delgado and leftist Yamandú Orsi as the finalists.
- What is the significance of this election within the broader context of Latin American politics?
- Despite concerns over rising crime and income inequality, the campaign remained relatively calm compared to other elections in the region, focusing largely on social spending and economic policies.
- How did the two main candidates' platforms differ, and what were their proposed solutions to key issues?
- The election saw a close race between Delgado and Orsi, with most polls showing a virtual tie and a significant portion of voters remaining undecided until the final days.
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The election focuses on issues such as income inequality and social spending, indicating a commitment to addressing economic disparities and promoting social justice.