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José Mujica, Former President of Uruguay, Passes Away at 89

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 - by Marcus Chen - Leave a Comment

José Mujica, former Uruguayan president known for his frugality, died at 89 after a battle with cancer. He was a member of the Tupamaros guerrilla group and spent significant time …

Politics

Yamandú Orsi Elected President of Uruguay, Signaling Left-wing Governance

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 - by Allegra Nguyen - Leave a Comment

Yamandú Orsi has won the Uruguayan presidential election, marking a return to left-wing governance under the Frente Amplio coalition. Securing 49.8% of the vote against 45.9% for Alvaro Delgado, Orsi …