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Yamandú Orsi takes office as Uruguay’s new President

Yamand Orsi was inaugurated as Uruguay's new president, succeeding Luis Lacalle Pou, during a ceremony attended by officials from 65 nations.
Orsi emphasized the need for economic growth, social reforms, and dialogue in his inaugural speech, acknowledging rising inequality and concerns among the labor force.
Uruguayan economist Arturo C. Porzecanski described the business community's cautious response to Orsi's leadership and potential influence from his leftist base.
Labor Minister Juan Castillo mentioned rising tensions with powerful trade unions, highlighting concerns over labor costs and upcoming strikes.

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Global Times

Xi's special envoy attends inauguration of Uruguay's new president

Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Han Jun on Saturday attended the inauguration ceremony of Uruguay's new President Yamandu Orsi.

7 hours ago·Beijing, China

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junge Welt

Uruguay: Left Alliance takes over

With the new President Yamandú Orsi of Frente Amplio, Uruguay is moving away from the legal course of the previous Head of State Lacalle Pou.

20 hours ago

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VOA News

Uruguay's new leftist president takes office

MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY — Yamandu Orsi, a telegenic left-leaning former mayor and history teacher, took office as Uruguay's new president on Saturday, at the helm of a government that has pledged to strengthen the social safety net while reversing years of economic stagnation. The inauguration of Orsi, 57, marks the return of Uruguay’s Broad Front — a center-left mix of moderates, communists and hardline trade unionists — after a five-year interrupt…

2 days ago·United States

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Frankfurter Allgemeine

New Uruguayan President Orsi is in office

In South America, Uruguay is regarded as a haven of stability. The new head of state Orsi wants to fight poverty during his five-year term of office. Federal President Steinmeier also joins in his swearing-in.

2 days ago·Frankfurt, Germany

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El Universo

Yamandú Orsi assumes as president and the left returns to power in Uruguay

Yamandú Orsi took office this Saturday as President of Uruguay, collecting the torch of his mentor and political godfather, the popular ex-mandatario José “Pepe” Mujica, in the return of the left to power after five years of center-right government.

2 days ago

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Associated Press News

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Uruguay's new leftist president takes office, facing a financial balancing act

Yamandú Orsi, a telegenic left-leaning former mayor and history teacher, has taken office as Uruguay’s new president. On Saturday in a swearing-in ceremony, he took the helm of a government

2 days ago·United States

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