Uruguay holds primary elections as opposition left gains ground

Uruguay holds primary elections as opposition left gains ground

MONTEVIDEO — Uruguayans take to the polls on Sunday in primary elections ahead of October's presidential race, in which th eleft-wing opposition is seen edging ahead according to opinion polls with voters concerned about rising inequality and public safety. Polls show voters cooling on the center-right coalition of President Luis Lacalle Pou, despite its successful steering of the farming economy of 3.4 million people through the COVID-19 pandem…

Uruguay holds primary elections as opposition left gains ground

MONTEVIDEO - Uruguayans take to the polls on Sunday in primary elections ahead of October's presidential race, in which the left-wing opposition is seen edging ahead according to opinion polls with voters concerned about rising inequality and public safety.  Read more at straitstimes.com.

Uruguay Primary Election

Uruguayan presidential hopeful Alvaro Delgado from National Party casts his vote during a primary election at a polling station in Montevideo, Uruguay, Sunday, June 30, 2024. Uruguay's political parties choose their presidential candidates for October's general election Sunday.