Orsi and Cosse Secure Victory with 93,293 Vote Margin in Uruguayan Election
Yamandú Orsi and Uruguay: Mujica already has a candidate for president”>Carolina Cosse have emerged victorious in Uruguay’s presidential election, securing a final margin of 93,293 votes over their National Party rivals, Álvaro Delgado and Valeria Ripoll. The Electoral Court finalized the vote count on Thursday, confirming the results that unfolded last Sunday.
The final tally revealed a significant victory for the Frente Amplio (FA), with Orsi and Cosse garnering a total of 1,212,830 votes, representing 49.8% of the electorate. Meanwhile, the National Party formula attained 1,119,537 votes, equating to 45.9%.
Out of a total of 2,436,780 cast votes, 39,542 were blank, and 64,654 were deemed cancelled.
FA Holds Strongholds in Key Departments
The Frente Amplio maintained its stronghold in several key departments, solidifying its presence across the country.
In Canelones, the FA commanded a decisive lead with 209,462 votes, surpassing the National Party by a significant margin of 47,831 votes
votes.
The FA also emerged victorious in Paysandú, securing 42,060 votes and aiming 1,379 more votes than the opposing Nationalist Party candidate.
In San José, the FA secured 38,303 votes, beating the PN by a smaller margin of 719 votes.
The narrowest victory for the FA occurred in Salto, where they succeeded with a mere 806 vote difference. In this department, the FA candidate received 45,991 votes against the 45,185 garnered by Delgado and Ripoll.
National Party Secures Victories in Artigas and Cerro Largo
While the FA dominated the national landscape, the National Party found success in two departments.
In Artigas, support for the Nationalist candidates reached 30,548 votes, exceeding the 23,041 votes received by
Orsi and Cosse.
Similarly, in Cerro Largo, the losing formula of the national election secured a lead, accumulating 35,377 votes compared to the 29,914 that went to ORsi and Cosse’s left-leaning coalition .
What specific social and economic policies does Dr. Silva anticipate Yamandú Orsi prioritizing?
## A New Era for Uruguay: Interview with Dr. Ana Silva
**Host:** Welcome back to the program. Today we’re discussing the recent victory of leftist candidate Yamandú Orsi in Uruguay’s presidential election. Joining us is Dr. Ana Silva, a political scientist specializing in Latin American politics. Dr. Silva, thank you for being here.
**Dr. Silva:** It’s my pleasure.
**Host:** Let’s start with the basics. Orsi and his running mate Carolina Cosse won by a significant margin, over 93,000 votes. What does this tell us about the political climate in Uruguay?
**Dr. Silva:** This result signifies a clear shift to the left in Uruguay. For the past few years, the country has been governed by a conservative coalition. Orsi’s victory demonstrates a public desire for change and a willingness to embrace a more progressive agenda [[1](https://www.npr.org/2024/11/25/nx-s1-5204975/uruguay-election-results-president)].
**Host:** Orsi campaigned on promises of social justice and economic equality. What specific policies can we expect his administration to prioritize?
**Dr. Silva:** We can anticipate a focus on strengthening social safety nets, investing in public education and healthcare, and raising the minimum wage. Orsi has also expressed a commitment to tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development.
**Host:** This election has been closely watched as a bellwether for the region. Do you think Orsi’s victory signals a broader leftist trend across Latin America?
**Dr. Silva:** It’s certainly a significant development. We’ve seen a growing dissatisfaction with neoliberal policies throughout the region, and Orsi’s win reflects this sentiment. It will be interesting to see if other leftist leaders can capitalize on this momentum in upcoming elections.
**Host:** Dr. Silva, thank you so much for your insightful analysis.
**Dr. Silva:** It was my pleasure.