Who is Yamandu Orsi, a local mayor turned Uruguay’s new ‘modern left’ President?
Uruguay elected Yamandu Orsi, a former history teacher and mayor, as its new president. Orsi, representing the center-left Broad Front coalition, defeated the incumbent National Party candidate. He campaigned on a platform of moderate change, addressing concerns like poverty, crime, and economic growth, while assuring voters of his commitment to dialogue and collaboration.