CIVICUS discusses the results of 2024 presidential elections and the imminent inauguration of a leftist government in Uruguay with Alicia Lissidini, professor and researcher at the School of Politics and Government of the National University of San Martín in Argentina.
With a turnout of almost 90 per cent, the second round of the Uruguayan presidential election took place in a climate of respect and constructive debate, in stark contrast to the polarisation that has recently characterised other countries in the region. The campaign revolved around issues of economic development, employment and personal security. With the victory of the Frente Amplio over the ruling centre-right coalition on 1 March, the left is coming back to power after one term in opposition.