Uruguay’s Center Left Reclaims Power in Presidential Election

THE NEW YORK TIMES: After a campaign notable for the amiable tone from both sides, Yamandú Orsi was named the winner.

Álvaro Delgado, the candidate of the incumbent National Party, conceded defeat in Uruguay’s presidential election on Sunday. | Matilde Campodonico/Associated Press
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — A onetime mayor and history teacher defeated the candidate of the conservative coalition that has governed Uruguay for the past five years to win his country’s presidency on Sunday.

Even as ballots in the closely contested runoff election were still being counted, Álvaro Delgado, the current president’s chief of staff, conceded defeat to his challenger, Yamandú Orsi.

“With sadness, but without guilt, we can congratulate the winner,” Mr. Delgado said.

Mr. Orsi’s center-left party, the Broad Front, released a statement saying that “joy will return” and announcing him as the winner.

Election officials said that with just over half the ballots counted, Mr. Orsi had secured 784,523 votes, and Mr. Delgado 771,434. » | The Associated Press | Sunday, November 24, 2024