Uruguay’s municipal elections: National Party dominates, Frente Amplio retains Montevideo
- Uruguay held its 2025 municipal elections on May 12, where the Republican Coalition and National Party gained in most departments while Frente Amplio retained Montevideo.
- The elections concluded the cycle started by the 2024 general elections that elected Yamandú Orsi, with a record 87% turnout surpassing 2020's 85%.
- The Republican Coalition increased its influence notably in Canelones and Salto, the National Party kept rural dominance, and Frente Amplio secured Montevideo with Mario Bergara as mayor.
- President Yamandú Orsi noted concerns about 'electoral fatigue' despite the high participation, and the Electoral Court reported timely processing and clear results by late evening.
- The election results confirm the urban left–rural right political divide and suggest continued stability with Frente Amplio maintaining Montevideo and center-right parties controlling most interior departments.
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Uruguay’s municipal elections: National Party dominates, Frente Amplio retains Montevideo
Uruguay’s 2025 municipal and departmental (provincial) elections concluded with results reinforcing the country’s traditional political landscape. The left-wing Frente Amplio retained its stronghold in Montevideo and Canelones, while the center-right National Party (Partido Nacional) maintained its dominance across most rural regions, securing a total of 13 departments.
La Usina de Percepción Ciudadana de La Diaria noted that Mario Bergara and Francisco Leganini were elected respectively
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