Uruguay's presidential election is set for a runoff in November after no candidate secured the required 50% majority in the first round. Center-left candidate Yamandú Orsi led the vote but fell short of the threshold, with center-right rival Alvaro Delgado close behind. The runoff will determine the next leader of the small South American nation, with both candidates representing moderate political positions. This election bucks the trend seen in other Latin American countries, where more extreme political candidates have gained traction. Voters will return to the polls next month for a decisive second round.
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Uruguay's 2 presidential front-runners say they'll face off in a second round of voting next month
The leading contenders in Uruguay’s presidential election on Sunday said voters in the small South American nation had sent the race to a run-off in November.
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Left, center-right candidates to duel in Uruguay presidential runoff: estimates
A leftist history teacher and a center-right veterinarian will duel for the presidency of Uruguay next month after topping the first round of elections Sunday, projections based on partial results
