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Uruguayans have cast their votes, setting up an exciting run-off between left-leaning history teacher Yamandu Orsi of the Frente Amplio party and center-right veterinarian Alvaro Delgado of the Partido Nacional. Polls estimate Orsi received 43.2% of the vote, with Delgado trailing at 28%, and no candidate securing the 50% needed for an outright victory. In addition to the presidential race, Uruguayans voted on referendums to lower the retirement age to 60 and ease restrictions on nighttime police raids, which early polls indicate were rejected. This vote stands out in Latin America for its less polarized race, as both candidates share overlapping policies on key issues. Outgoing President Luis Lacalle Pou leaves office with a 50% approval rating but has faced criticism over crime linked to drug trafficking, a top voter concern. Uruguay now gears up for a pivotal November 24 run-off that could shape its political future. Stay tuned! #UruguayElections #FrenteAmplio #PartidoNacion
