Who is Yamandú Orsi, the next president of Uruguay?
Left-wing politician Yamandú Orsi is poised to become the next president of Uruguay after his main challenger in the runoff conceded defeat Sunday and even the outgoing leader of the South American country congratulated him
By AP News
Published - Nov 24, 2024, 10:08 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:13 PM EST
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Left-wing politician Yamandú Orsi is poised to become the next president of Uruguay after his main challenger in the runoff conceded defeat Sunday and even the outgoing leader of the South American country congratulated him.
His victory marks the return of a center-leftist government to Uruguay's presidency after five years of a conservative administration.
But who is Yamandú Orsi?
