Polls close in Uruguay’s election

Uruguayans voted in the second round of the presidential election, with the governing party and left-leaning coalition in a close runoff; quick counts were awaited as polls closed, and results may be delayed. The race is between incumbent Álvaro Delgado and Broad Front’s Yamandú Orsi, with concerns over crime and continuity of current policies being key issues. Delgado promises to follow President Lacalle Pou’s pro-business approach, while Orsi, seen as the political heir to former President Mujica, advocates for social progress but plans no major changes.

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