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Executive branch Uruguay, in 35 editions.
The entry for Uruguay published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 27 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 27
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- vice president,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
president, vice president, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Luis Alberto LACALLE (since 1 March 1990); Vice President Gonzalo AGUIRRE Ramirez (since 1 March 1990)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 26 November 1989 (next to be held NA November 1994);
- results - Luis Alberto LACALLE Herrera (Blanco) 37%, Jorge BATLLE Ibanez (Colorado) 29%, Liber SEREGNI Mosquera (Broad Front) 20%
- Chamber of Senators:
- last held 26 November 1989 (next to be held NA November 1994);
- results - Blanco 40%, Colorado 30%, Broad Front 23% New Space 7%;
- seats - (30 total) Blanco 12, Colorado 9, Broad Front 7, New Space 2
- Chamber of Representatives:
- last held NA November 1989 (next to be held NA November 1994);
- results - Blanco 39%, Colorado 30%, Broad Front 22%, New Space 8%, other 1%;
- seats - (99 total) number of seats by party NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, vice president, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Luis Alberto LACALLE (since 1 March 1990); Vice President Gonzalo
AGUIRRE Ramirez (since 1 March 1990)
President:
last held 26 November 1989 (next to be held NA November 1994); results -
Luis Alberto LACALLE Herrera (Blanco) 37%, Jorge BATLLE Ibanez (Colorado)
29%, Liber SEREGNI Mosquera (Broad Front) 20%
Chamber of Senators:
last held 26 November 1989 (next to be held NA November 1994); results -
Blanco 40%, Colorado 30%, Broad Front 23% New Space 7%; seats - (30 total)
Blanco 12, Colorado 9, Broad Front 7, New Space 2
Chamber of Representatives:
last held NA November 1989 (next to be held NA November 1994); results -
Blanco 39%, Colorado 30%, Broad Front 22%, New Space 8%, other 1%; seats -
(99 total) number of seats by party NA
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 26 November 1989 (next to be held NA November 1994);
- results - Luis Alberto LACALLE Herrera (Blanco) 37%, Jorge BATLLE Ibanez (Colorado) 29%, Liber SEREGNI Mosquera (Broad Front) 20%
- Chamber of Senators:
- last held 26 November 1989 (next to be held NA November 1994);
- results - Blanco 40%, Colorado 30%, Broad Front 23% New Space 7%;
- seats - (30 total) Blanco 12, Colorado 9, Broad Front 7, New Space 2
- Chamber of Representatives:
- last held NA November 1989 (next to be held NA November 1994);
- results - Blanco 39%, Colorado 30%, Broad Front 22%, New Space 8%, other 1%;
- seats - (99 total) number of seats by party NA
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Luis Alberto LACALLE (since 1 March 1990); Vice President Gonzalo AGUIRRE Ramirez (since 1 March 1990)
president, vice president, Council of Ministers (cabinet)President:
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Luis Alberto LACALLE (since 1 March 1990); Vice President Gonzalo
AGUIRRE Ramirez (since 1 March 1990)
last held 26 November 1989 (next to be held NA November 1994); results -
Luis Alberto LACALLE Herrera (Blanco) 37%, Jorge BATLLE Ibanez (Colorado)
29%, Liber SEREGNI Mosquera (Broad Front) 20%
Chamber of Senators:
last held 26 November 1989 (next to be held NA November 1994); results -
Blanco 40%, Colorado 30%, Broad Front 23% New Space 7%; seats - (30 total)
Blanco 12, Colorado 9, Broad Front 7, New Space 2
Chamber of Representatives:
last held NA November 1989 (next to be held NA November 1994); results -
Blanco 39%, Colorado 30%, Broad Front 22%, New Space 8%, other 1%; seats -
(99 total) number of seats by party NA
president, vice president, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Luis Alberto LACALLE (since 1 March 1990); Vice President Gonzalo
AGUIRRE Ramirez (since 1 March 1990)
The entry for Uruguay did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Julio Maria SANGUINETTI (since 1 March 1995);
- Vice President Hugo BATALLA (since 1 March 1995);
- election last held 27 November 1994 (next to be held NA November 1999)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; appointed by the president
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President Julio Maria
SANGUINETTI (since 1 March 1995); Vice President Hugo BATALLA (since 1
March 1995); election last held 27 November 1994 (next to be held NA
November 1999)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; appointed by the president
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Julio Maria SANGUINETTI (since 1 March 1995) and Vice President Hugo BATALLA (since 1 March 1995) were elected for five-year terms by popular vote;
- election last held 27 November 1994 (next to be held NA November 1999)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was appointed by the president
chief of state and head of government: President Julio Maria
SANGUINETTI (since 1 March 1995); 1995) and Vice President Hugo BATALLA
(since 1March 1995); 1995) were elected for five-year terms by popular
vote; election last held 27 November 1994 (next to be held NA
November 1999)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers was appointed by the president
- chief of state:
- President Julio Maria SANGUINETTI (since 1 March 1995) and Vice President Hugo BATALLA (since 1 March 1995);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government as well as the Senate president
- head of government :
- President Julio Maria SANGUINETTI (since 1 March 1995) and Vice President Hugo BATALLA (since 1 March 1995);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government as well as the Senate president
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections :
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 27 November 1994 (next to be held NA November 1999)
- election results:
- Julio Maria SANGUINETTI elected president; percent of vote - NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Julio Maria SANGUINETTI (since 1 March 1995)
and Vice President Hugo BATALLA (since 1 March 1995); note - the
president is both the chief of state and head of government as well as
the Senate president
head of government : President Julio Maria SANGUINETTI (since 1 March
1995) and Vice President Hugo BATALLA (since 1 March 1995); note - the
president is both the chief of state and head of government as well as
the Senate president
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections : president and vice president elected on the same ticket by
popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 27 November 1994
(next to be held NA November 1999)
election results: Julio Maria SANGUINETTI elected president; percent
of vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Julio Maria SANGUINETTI (since 1 March 1995) and Vice President Hugo BATALLA (since 1 March 1995);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- the vice-president is also the Senate president
- head of government:
- President Julio Maria SANGUINETTI (since 1 March 1995) and Vice President Hugo BATALLA (since 1 March 1995);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- the vice-president is also the Senate president
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 27 November 1994 (next to be held 31 October 1999 with run-off election if necessary on 28 November 1999)
- election results:
- Julio Maria SANGUINETTI elected president; percent of vote-23%
chief of state: President Julio Maria SANGUINETTI (since 1 March 1995)
and Vice President Hugo BATALLA (since 1 March 1995); note - the note-the
president is both the chief of state and head of government as well as government; the
vice-president is also the Senate president
head of government : government: President Julio Maria SANGUINETTI (since 1 March
1995) and Vice President Hugo BATALLA (since 1 March 1995); note - the note-the
president is both the chief of state and head of government as well as government; the
vice-president is also the Senate president
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president withelections : parliamentary approval
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by
popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 27 November 1994
(next to be held NA 31 October 1999 with run-off election if necessary on
28 November 1999)
election results: Julio Maria SANGUINETTI elected president; percent
of vote - NA vote-23%
- chief of state:
- President Julio Maria SANGUINETTI (since 1 March 1995) and Vice President Hugo FERNANDEZ Faingold (since 5 October 1998);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Julio Maria SANGUINETTI (since 1 March 1995) and Vice President Hugo FERNANDEZ Faingold (since 5 October 1998);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 27 November 1994 (next to be held 31 October 1999 with run-off election if necessary on 28 November 1999)
- election results:
- Julio Maria SANGUINETTI elected president; percent of vote--23%
chief of state: President Julio Maria SANGUINETTI (since 1 March 1995)
1995) and Vice President Hugo BATALLA FERNANDEZ Faingold (since 1 March 1995); note-the 5 October
1998); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government; thevice-president is also the Senate president government
head of government: President Julio Maria SANGUINETTI (since 1 March
1995) and Vice President Hugo BATALLA FERNANDEZ Faingold (since 1 March 1995); note-the 5 October
1998); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government; thevice-president is also the Senate president government
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president with
parliamentary approval
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by
by popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 27 November 1994
1994 (next to be held 31 October 1999 with run-off election if
necessary on28 November 1999)
election results: Julio Maria SANGUINETTI elected president; percent
of vote-23% vote--23%
- chief of state:
- President Jorge BATLLE (since 1 March 2000) and Vice President Luis HIERRO (since 1 March 2000);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Jorge BATLLE (since 1 March 2000) and Vice President Luis HIERRO (since 1 March 2000);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 31 October 1999 with run-off election on 28 November 1999 (next to be held NA 2004)
- election results:
- Jorge BATLLE elected president; percent of vote - 52% in a runoff against Tabare VAZQUEZ
chief of state: President Julio Maria SANGUINETTI Jorge BATLLE (since 1 March 2000) and Vice President
1995)Hugo FERNANDEZ Faingold Luis HIERRO (since 5 October 1 March 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of
1998); note--thegovernment
head of government: President Julio Maria SANGUINETTI Jorge BATLLE (since 1 March 2000) and Vice President
1995)Hugo FERNANDEZ Faingold Luis HIERRO (since 5 October 1 March 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of
1998); note--thegovernment
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president withparliamentary approval
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticketby popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 27 November 31 October 1999 with run-off election
1994 (next to be heldif on 28 November
necessary1999) 1999 (next to be held NA 2004)
election results: Julio Maria SANGUINETTI Jorge BATLLE elected president; percentof vote--23% vote - 52% in a runoff against Tabare VAZQUEZ
- chief of state:
- President Jorge BATLLE (since 1 March 2000) and Vice President Luis HIERRO (since 1 March 2000);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Jorge BATLLE (since 1 March 2000) and Vice President Luis HIERRO (since 1 March 2000);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 31 October 1999 with run-off election on 28 November 1999 (next to be held NA 2004) election results: Jorge BATLLE elected president;
- percent of vote - Jorge BATLLE 52% in a runoff against Tabare VAZQUEZ 44%
chief of state: President Jorge BATLLE (since 1 March 2000) and Vice President Luis HIERRO (since 1 March 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of governmenthead of government: President Jorge BATLLE (since 1 March 2000) and Vice President Luis HIERRO (since 1 March 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of governmentcabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approvalelections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 31 October 1999 with run-off election on 28 November 1999 (next to be held NA 2004)election results: Jorge BATLLE elected president; percent of vote - Jorge BATLLE 52% in a runoff against Tabare VAZQUEZ 44%
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President Jorge BATLLE Ibanez (since 1 March 2000) and Vice President Luis HIERRO (since 1 March 2000);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Jorge BATLLE Ibanez (since 1 March 2000) and Vice President Luis HIERRO (since 1 March 2000);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 31 October 1999, with runoff election on 28 November 1999 (next to be held NA 2004)
- election results:
- Jorge BATLLE Ibanez elected president; percent of vote - Jorge BATLLE Ibanez 52% in a runoff against Tabare VAZQUEZ 44%
chief of state: President Jorge BATLLE Ibanez (since 1 March 2000) and Vice President Luis HIERRO (since 1 March 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Jorge BATLLE Ibanez (since 1 March 2000) and Vice President Luis HIERRO (since 1 March 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 31 October 1999 1999, with run-off runoff election on 28 November 1999 (next to be held NA 2004)
election results: Jorge BATLLE Ibanez elected president; percent of vote - Jorge BATLLE Ibanez 52% in a runoff against Tabare VAZQUEZ 44%
- chief of state:
- President Jorge BATLLE Ibanez (since 1 March 2000) and Vice President Luis HIERRO (since 1 March 2000);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Jorge BATLLE Ibanez (since 1 March 2000) and Vice President Luis HIERRO (since 1 March 2000);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 31 October 2004 (next to be held October 2009)
- election results:
- Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president;
- percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ 50.7%, Jorge LARRANAGA 34.1%, Guillermo STIRLING 10.3%;
- note - VAZQUEZ will take office on 1 March 2005
chief of state: President Jorge BATLLE Ibanez (since 1 March 2000) and Vice President Luis HIERRO (since 1 March 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Jorge BATLLE Ibanez (since 1 March 2000) and Vice President Luis HIERRO (since 1 March 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 31 October 1999, with runoff election on 28 November 1999 2004 (next to be held NA 2004) October 2009)
election results: Jorge BATLLE Ibanez Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president; percent of vote - Jorge BATLLE Ibanez 52% in a runoff against Tabare VAZQUEZ 44% 50.7%, Jorge LARRANAGA 34.1%, Guillermo STIRLING 10.3%; note - VAZQUEZ will take office on 1 March 2005
- chief of state:
- President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2005) and Vice President Rodolfo NIN NOVA (since 1 March 2005);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2005) and Vice President Rodolfo NIN NOVA (since 1 March 2005);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 31 October 2004 (next to be held October 2009)
- election results:
- Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president;
- percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ 50.5%,
- Jorge LARRANAGA 35.1%,
- Guillermo STIRLING 10.3%
chief of state: President Jorge BATLLE Ibanez Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2000) 2005) and Vice President Luis HIERRO Rodolfo NIN NOVA (since 1 March 2000); 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Jorge BATLLE Ibanez Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2000) 2005) and Vice President Luis HIERRO Rodolfo NIN NOVA (since 1 March 2000); 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 31 October 2004 (next to be held October 2009)
election results: Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ 50.7%, 50.5%, Jorge LARRANAGA 34.1%, 35.1%, Guillermo STIRLING 10.3%; note - VAZQUEZ will take office on 1 March 2005 10.3%
- chief of state:
- President Tabare VAZQUEZ Rosas (since 1 March 2005) and Vice President Rodolfo NIN NOVOA (since 1 March 2005);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tabare VAZQUEZ Rosas (since 1 March 2005) and Vice President Rodolfo NIN NOVOA (since 1 March 2005);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms (may not serve consecutive terms);
- election last held 31 October 2004 (next to be held October 2009)
- election results:
- Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president;
- percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ 50.5%, Jorge LARRANAGA 35.1%, Guillermo STIRLING 10.3%;
- other 4.1%
chief of state: President Tabare VAZQUEZ Rosas (since 1 March 2005) and Vice President Rodolfo NIN NOVA NOVOA (since 1 March 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Tabare VAZQUEZ Rosas (since 1 March 2005) and Vice President Rodolfo NIN NOVA NOVOA (since 1 March 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms; terms (may not serve consecutive terms); election last held 31 October 2004 (next to be held October 2009)
election results: Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ 50.5%, Jorge LARRANAGA 35.1%, Guillermo STIRLING 10.3% 10.3%; other 4.1%
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Tabare VAZQUEZ Rosas (since 1 March 2005);
- Vice President Rodolfo NIN NOVOA (since 1 March 2005);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tabare VAZQUEZ Rosas (since 1 March 2005); Vice President Rodolfo NIN NOVOA (since 1 March 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms (may not serve consecutive terms);
- election last held 31 October 2004 (next to be held in October 2009)
- election results:
- Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president;
- percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ 50.5%, Jorge LARRANAGA 35.1%, Guillermo STIRLING 10.3%;
- other 4.1%
chief of state: President Tabare VAZQUEZ Rosas (since 1 March 2005) and 2005); Vice President Rodolfo NIN NOVOA (since 1 March 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Tabare VAZQUEZ Rosas (since 1 March 2005) and 2005); Vice President Rodolfo NIN NOVOA (since 1 March 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms (may not serve consecutive terms); election last held 31 October 2004 (next to be held in October 2009)
election results: Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ 50.5%, Jorge LARRANAGA 35.1%, Guillermo STIRLING 10.3%; other 4.1%
- chief of state:
- President Tabare VAZQUEZ Rosas (since 1 March 2005);
- Vice President Rodolfo NIN NOVOA (since 1 March 2005);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tabare VAZQUEZ Rosas (since 1 March 2005); Vice President Rodolfo NIN NOVOA (since 1 March 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms (may not serve consecutive terms);
- election last held 25 October 2009, with a runoff election scheduled for 29 November 2009 (next to be held in October 2014)
- election results:
- Jose MUJICA wins first round;
- percent of vote - Jose MUJICA 48.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE 29.2%, Pedro BORDABERRY 17%;
- other 5.3%;
- note - a runoff election will be held on 29 November 2009
chief of state:
President Tabare VAZQUEZ Rosas (since 1 March 2005); Vice President Rodolfo NIN NOVOA (since 1 March 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Tabare VAZQUEZ Rosas (since 1 March 2005); Vice President Rodolfo NIN NOVOA (since 1 March 2005)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms (may not serve consecutive terms); election last held 31 25 October 2004 2009, with a runoff election scheduled for 29 November 2009 (next to be held in October 2009) 2014)
election results: Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president;
Jose MUJICA wins first round; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ 50.5%, Jorge LARRANAGA 35.1%, Guillermo STIRLING 10.3%; Jose MUJICA 48.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE 29.2%, Pedro BORDABERRY 17%; other 4.1% 5.3%; note - a runoff election will be held on 29 November 2009
The same text in 3 editions, 2010 to 2012.
- chief of state:
- President Jose "Pepe" MUJICA Cordano (since 1 March 2010);
- Vice President Danilo ASTORI Saragoza (since 1 March 2010);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Jose "Pepe" MUJICA Cordano (since 1 March 2010); Vice President Danilo ASTORI Saragoza (since 1 March 2010)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms (may not serve consecutive terms);
- election last held on 29 November 2009 (next to be held in October 2014)
- election results:
- Jose "Pepe" MUJICA elected president; percent of vote - Jose "Pepe" MUJICA 54.8%, Luis Alberto LACALLE 45.2%
chief of state:
President Tabare VAZQUEZ Rosas Jose "Pepe" MUJICA Cordano (since 1 March 2005); 2010); Vice President Rodolfo NIN NOVOA Danilo ASTORI Saragoza (since 1 March 2005); 2010); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Tabare VAZQUEZ Rosas Jose "Pepe" MUJICA Cordano (since 1 March 2005); 2010); Vice President Rodolfo NIN NOVOA Danilo ASTORI Saragoza (since 1 March 2005) 2010)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms (may not serve consecutive terms); election last held 25 October 2009, with a runoff election scheduled for on 29 November 2009 (next to be held in October 2014)
election results:
Jose "Pepe" MUJICA wins first round; elected president; percent of vote - Jose "Pepe" MUJICA 48.5%, 54.8%, Luis Alberto LACALLE 29.2%, Pedro BORDABERRY 17%; other 5.3%; note - a runoff election will be held on 29 November 2009 45.2%
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- chief of state:
- President Jose "Pepe" MUJICA Cordano (since 1 March 2010);
- Vice President Danilo ASTORI Saragoza (since 1 March 2010);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Jose "Pepe" MUJICA Cordano (since 1 March 2010); Vice President Danilo ASTORI Saragoza (since 1 March 2010)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms (may not serve consecutive terms);
- election last held on 29 November 2009 (next to be held in October 2014)
- election results:
- Jose "Pepe" MUJICA Cordano elected president; percent of vote - Jose "Pepe" MUJICA Cordano 54.8%, Luis Alberto LACALLE 45.2%
chief of state:
President Jose "Pepe" MUJICA Cordano (since 1 March 2010); Vice President Danilo ASTORI Saragoza (since 1 March 2010); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Jose "Pepe" MUJICA Cordano (since 1 March 2010); Vice President Danilo ASTORI Saragoza (since 1 March 2010)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms (may not serve consecutive terms); election last held on 29 November 2009 (next to be held in October 2014)
election results:
Jose "Pepe" MUJICA Cordano elected president; percent of vote - Jose "Pepe" MUJICA Cordano 54.8%, Luis Alberto LACALLE 45.2%
- chief of state:
- President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2015);
- Vice President Raul Fernando SENDIC Rodriguez (since 1 March 2015);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2015); Vice President Raul Fernando SENDIC Rodriguez (since 1 March 2015)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president with approval of the General Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms);
- election last held on 29 November 2009 (next to be held on 26 October 2014, and a runoff if needed on 30 November 2014)
- election results:
- Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ (Socialist Party) 56.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE Pou (Blanco) 43.4%
chief of state:President Jose "Pepe" MUJICA Cordano Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2010); 2015); Vice President Danilo ASTORI Saragoza Raul Fernando SENDIC Rodriguez (since 1 March 2010); 2015); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:President Jose "Pepe" MUJICA Cordano Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2010); 2015); Vice President Danilo ASTORI Saragoza Raul Fernando SENDIC Rodriguez (since 1 March 2010) 2015)
cabinet:Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval of the General Assembly
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elections:
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ticket ballot by popular absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for five-year terms (may not serve consecutive a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms); election last held on 29 November 2009 (next to be held in on 26 October 2014, and a runoff if needed on 30 November 2014)
election results: Tabare VAZQUEZ elected
Jose "Pepe" MUJICA Cordanopresident; president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Jose "Pepe" MUJICA Cordano 54.8%, Tabare VAZQUEZ (Socialist Party) 56.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE 45.2% Pou (Blanco) 43.4%
- chief of state:
- President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2015);
- Vice President Raul Fernando SENDIC Rodriguez (since 1 March 2015);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2015); Vice President Raul Fernando SENDIC Rodriguez (since 1 March 2015)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president with approval of the General Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms);
- election last held on 26 October 2014, with a runoff election on 30 November 2014 (next to be held on 27 October 2019, and a runoff if needed on 24 November 2019)
- election results:
- Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ (Socialist Party) 56.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE Pou (Blanco) 43.4%
chief of state: President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2015); Vice President Raul Fernando SENDIC Rodriguez (since 1 March 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2015); Vice President Raul Fernando SENDIC Rodriguez (since 1 March 2015)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president with approval of the General Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms); election last held on 29 26 October 2014, with a runoff election on 30 November 2009 2014 (next to be held on 26 27 October 2014, 2019, and a runoff if needed on 30 24 November 2014) 2019)
election results: Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ (Socialist Party) 56.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE Pou (Blanco) 43.4%
- chief of state:
- President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2015);
- Vice President Lucia TOPOLANSKY (since 13 September 2017);
- note - note - Vice President Raul Fernando SENDIC Rodriguez (since 1 March 2015) stepped down on 9 September amid accusations of misuse of public funds;
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2015);
- Vice President Lucia TOPOLANSKY (since 13 September 2017);
- note - Vice President Raul Fernando SENDIC Rodriguez (since 1 March 2015) stepped down on 9 September amid accusations of misuse of public funds
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president with approval of the General Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms);
- election last held on 26 October 2014, with a runoff election on 30 November 2014 (next to be held on 27 October 2019, and a runoff if needed on 24 November 2019)
- election results:
- Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ (Socialist Party) 56.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE Pou (Blanco) 43.4%
chief of state: President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2015); Vice President Lucia TOPOLANSKY (since 13 September 2017); note - note - Vice President Raul Fernando SENDIC Rodriguez (since 1 March 2015); note - 2015) stepped down on 9 September amid accusations of misuse of public funds; the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2015); Vice President Lucia TOPOLANSKY (since 13 September 2017); note - Vice President Raul Fernando SENDIC Rodriguez (since 1 March 2015) stepped down on 9 September amid accusations of misuse of public funds
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president with approval of the General Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms); election last held on 26 October 2014, with a runoff election on 30 November 2014 (next to be held on 27 October 2019, and a runoff if needed on 24 November 2019)
election results: Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ (Socialist Party) 56.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE Pou (Blanco) 43.4%
- chief of state:
- President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2015);
- Vice President Lucia TOPOLANSKY (since 13 September 2017);
- note - Vice President Raul Fernando SENDIC Rodriguez (since 1 March 2015) stepped down on 9 September amid accusations of misuse of public funds;
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2015); Vice President Lucia TOPOLANSKY (since 13 September 2017)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president with approval of the General Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms);
- election last held on 26 October 2014 with a runoff election on 30 November 2014 (next to be held on 27 October 2019, and a runoff if needed on 24 November 2019)
- election results:
- Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president in second round; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ (Socialist Party) 56.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE Pou (Blanco) 43.4%
chief of state: President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2015); Vice President Lucia TOPOLANSKY (since 13 September 2017); note - note - Vice President Raul Fernando SENDIC Rodriguez (since 1 March 2015) stepped down on 9 September amid accusations of misuse of public funds; the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2015); Vice President Lucia TOPOLANSKY (since 13 September 2017); note - Vice President Raul Fernando SENDIC Rodriguez (since 1 March 2015) stepped down on 9 September amid accusations of misuse of public funds 2017)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president with approval of the General Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms); election last held on 26 October 2014, 2014 with a runoff election on 30 November 2014 (next to be held on 27 October 2019, and a runoff if needed on 24 November 2019)
election results: Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president in a runoff election; second round; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ (Socialist Party) 56.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE Pou (Blanco) 43.4%
- chief of state:
- President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2015);
- Vice President Lucia TOPOLANSKY (since 13 September 2017);
- note - Vice President Raul Fernando SENDIC Rodriguez (since 1 March 2015) stepped down on 9 September 2017 amid accusations of misuse of public funds;
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2015); Vice President Lucia TOPOLANSKY (since 13 September 2017)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president with approval of the General Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms);
- election last held on 27 October 2019 with a runoff election on 24 November 2019 (next to be held in October 2024, and a runoff if needed in November 2024)
- election results:
- Luis Alberto LACALLE POU elected president - results of the first round of presidential elections: percent of vote - Daniel MARTINEZ (FA) 40.7%, Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (Blanco) 29.7%, Ernesto TALVI (Colorado Party) 12.8%, and Guido MANINI RIOS (Open Cabildo) 11.3%, other 5.5%;
- results of the second round: percent of vote - Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (Blanco) 50.6%, Daniel MARTINEZ (FA) 49.4%, note - LACALLE POU will take office 1 March 2020
chief of state: President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2015); Vice President Lucia TOPOLANSKY (since 13 September 2017); note - Vice President Raul Fernando SENDIC Rodriguez (since 1 March 2015) stepped down on 9 September 2017 amid accusations of misuse of public funds; the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2015); Vice President Lucia TOPOLANSKY (since 13 September 2017)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president with approval of the General Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms); election last held on 26 27 October 2014 2019 with a runoff election on 30 24 November 2014 2019 (next to be held on 27 in October 2019, 2024, and a runoff if needed on 24 in November 2019) 2024)
election results: Tabare VAZQUEZ Luis Alberto LACALLE POU elected president in second round; - results of the first round of presidential elections: percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ (Socialist Daniel MARTINEZ (FA) 40.7%, Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (Blanco) 29.7%, Ernesto TALVI (Colorado Party) 56.5%, 12.8%, and Guido MANINI RIOS (Open Cabildo) 11.3%, other 5.5%; results of the second round: percent of vote - Luis Alberto LACALLE Pou POU (Blanco) 43.4% 50.6%, Daniel MARTINEZ (FA) 49.4%, note - LACALLE POU will take office 1 March 2020
- chief of state:
- President Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (since 1 March 2020);
- Vice President Beatriz ARGIMON Cedeira (since 1 March 2020);
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (since 1 March 2020); Vice President Beatriz ARGIMON Cedeira (since 1 March 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president with approval of the General Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms);
- election last held on 27 October 2019 with a runoff election on 24 November 2019 (next to be held in October 2024, and a runoff if needed in November 2024)
- election results:
chief of state: President Tabare VAZQUEZ Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (since 1 March 2015); Vice President Lucia TOPOLANSKY (since 13 September 2017); note - 2020); Vice President Raul Fernando SENDIC Rodriguez Beatriz ARGIMON Cedeira (since 1 March 2015) stepped down on 9 September 2017 amid accusations of misuse of public funds; 2020); the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Tabare VAZQUEZ Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (since 1 March 2015); 2020); Vice President Lucia TOPOLANSKY Beatriz ARGIMON Cedeira (since 13 September 2017) 1 March 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president with approval of the General Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms); election last held on 27 October 2019 with a runoff election on 24 November 2019 (next to be held in October 2024, and a runoff if needed in November 2024)
election results: Luis Alberto LACALLE POU elected president - results of the first round of presidential elections: percent of vote - Daniel MARTINEZ (FA) 40.7%, Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (Blanco) 29.7%, Ernesto TALVI (Colorado Party) 12.8%, and Guido MANINI RIOS (Open Cabildo) 11.3%, other 5.5%; results of the second round: percent of vote - Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (Blanco) 50.6%, Daniel MARTINEZ (FA) 49.4%, note - LACALLE POU will take office 1 March 2020 49.4%
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- chief of state:
- President Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (since 1 March 2020);
- Vice President Beatriz ARGIMON Cedeira (since 1 March 2020);
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (since 1 March 2020); Vice President Beatriz ARGIMON Cedeira (since 1 March 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president with approval of the General Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms);
- election last held on 27 October 2019 with a runoff election on 24 November 2019 (next to be held in October 2024, and a runoff if needed in November 2024)
- election results:
2014: Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president in second round; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ (Socialist Party) 56.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE Pou (Blanco) 43.4%
chief of state: President Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (since 1 March 2020); Vice President Beatriz ARGIMON Cedeira (since 1 March 2020); the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (since 1 March 2020); Vice President Beatriz ARGIMON Cedeira (since 1 March 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president with approval of the General Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms); election last held on 27 October 2019 with a runoff election on 24 November 2019 (next to be held in October 2024, and a runoff if needed in November 2024)
election results:
2019: Luis Alberto LACALLE POU elected president - results of the first round of presidential elections: percent of vote - Daniel MARTINEZ (FA) 40.7%, Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (Blanco) 29.7%, Ernesto TALVI (Colorado Party) 12.8%, and Guido MANINI RIOS (Open Cabildo) 11.3%, other 5.5%; results of the second round: percent of vote - Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (Blanco) 50.6%, Daniel MARTINEZ (FA) 49.4%
2014: Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president in second round; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ (Socialist Party) 56.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE Pou (Blanco) 43.4%
- chief of state:
- President Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (since 1 March 2020);
- Vice President Beatriz ARGIMON Cedeira (since 1 March 2020);
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (since 1 March 2020); Vice President Beatriz ARGIMON Cedeira (since 1 March 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president with approval of the General Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms);
- election last held on 27 October 2019 with a runoff election on 24 November 2019 (next to be held in October 2024, and a runoff if needed in November 2024)
- election results:
- 2019: Luis Alberto LACALLE POU elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Daniel MARTINEZ (FA) 40.7%, Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (Blanco) 29.7%, Ernesto TALVI (Colorado Party) 12.8%, Guido MANINI RIOS (Open Cabildo) 11.3%, other 5.5%;
- percent of vote in second round - Luis Alberto LACALLE POU 50.6%, Daniel MARTINEZ 49.4%
2014: Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president in second round; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ (Socialist Party) 56.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE Pou (Blanco) 43.4%
chief of state: President Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (since 1 March 2020); Vice President Beatriz ARGIMON Cedeira (since 1 March 2020); the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (since 1 March 2020); Vice President Beatriz ARGIMON Cedeira (since 1 March 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president with approval of the General Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms); election last held on 27 October 2019 with a runoff election on 24 November 2019 (next to be held in October 2024, and a runoff if needed in November 2024)
election results:
2019: Luis Alberto LACALLE POU elected president - results of the first round of presidential elections: in second round; percent of vote in first round - Daniel MARTINEZ (FA) 40.7%, Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (Blanco) 29.7%, Ernesto TALVI (Colorado Party) 12.8%, and Guido MANINI RIOS (Open Cabildo) 11.3%, other 5.5%; results of the second round: percent of vote in second round - Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (Blanco) 50.6%, Daniel MARTINEZ (FA) 49.4%
2014: Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president in second round; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ (Socialist Party) 56.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE Pou (Blanco) 43.4%
- chief of state:
- President Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (since 1 March 2020)
- head of government:
- President Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (since 1 March 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president with approval of the General Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms);
- election last held on 27 October 2024 with a runoff on 24 November 2024 (next to be held on 28 October 2029 and a runoff, if needed, on 25 November 2029)
- election results:
- 2024: Yamandú ORSI Martínez elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Yamandú ORSI Martínez (FA) 46.2%, Álvaro Luis DELGADO Ceretta (PN) 28.2%, Andrés OJEDA Ojeda Spitz (PC) 16.9%, other 8.7%;
- percent of vote in second round - Yamandú ORSI Martínez 52.1%, Álvaro Luis DELGADO Ceretta 47.9%;
- note - ORSI will take office 1 March 2025
- 2019: Luis Alberto LACALLE POU elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Daniel MARTINEZ (FA) 40.7%, Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (PN) 29.7%, Ernesto TALVI (Colorado Party) 12.8%, Guido MANINI RIOS (Open Cabildo) 11.3%, other 5.5%;
- percent of vote in second round - Luis Alberto LACALLE POU 50.6%, Daniel MARTINEZ 49.4%
2014: Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president in second round; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ (Socialist Party) 56.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE Pou (PN) 43.4%
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (since 1 March 2020); Vice President Beatriz ARGIMON Cedeira (since 1 March 2020); the president is both chief of state and head of government 2020)
head of government: President Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (since 1 March 2020); Vice President Beatriz ARGIMON Cedeira (since 1 March 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president with approval of the General Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms); election last held on 27 October 2019 2024 with a runoff election on 24 November 2019 2024 (next to be held in on 28 October 2024, 2029 and a runoff runoff, if needed in needed, on 25 November 2024) 2029)
election results:
2024: Yamandú ORSI Martínez elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Yamandú ORSI Martínez (FA) 46.2%, Álvaro Luis DELGADO Ceretta (PN) 28.2%, Andrés OJEDA Ojeda Spitz (PC) 16.9%, other 8.7%; percent of vote in second round - Yamandú ORSI Martínez 52.1%, Álvaro Luis DELGADO Ceretta 47.9%; note - ORSI will take office 1 March 2025
2019: Luis Alberto LACALLE POU elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Daniel MARTINEZ (FA) 40.7%, Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (Blanco) (PN) 29.7%, Ernesto TALVI (Colorado Party) 12.8%, Guido MANINI RIOS (Open Cabildo) 11.3%, other 5.5%; percent of vote in second round - Luis Alberto LACALLE POU 50.6%, Daniel MARTINEZ 49.4%
2014: Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president in second round; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ (Socialist Party) 56.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE Pou (Blanco) (PN) 43.4%
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Yamandú ORSI Martínez (since 1 March 2025)
- head of government:
- President Yamandú ORSI Martínez (since 1 March 2025)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president with approval of the General Assembly
- election/appointment process:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute-majority vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms)
- most recent election date:
- 27 October 2024, with a runoff on 24 November 2024
- election results:
- 2024: Yamandú ORSI Martínez elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Yamandú ORSI Martínez (FA) 46.2%, Álvaro Luis DELGADO Ceretta (PN) 28.2%, Andrés OJEDA Ojeda Spitz (PC) 16.9%, other 8.7%;
- percent of vote in second round - Yamandú ORSI Martínez 52.1%, Álvaro Luis DELGADO Ceretta 47.9%
- 2019: Luis Alberto LACALLE POU elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Daniel MARTINEZ (FA) 40.7%, Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (PN) 29.7%, Ernesto TALVI (Colorado Party) 12.8%, Guido MANINI RIOS (Open Cabildo) 11.3%, other 5.5%;
- percent of vote in second round - Luis Alberto LACALLE POU 50.6%, Daniel MARTINEZ 49.4%
- expected date of next election:
- 28 October 2029, with a runoff, if needed, on 25 November 2029
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Luis Alberto LACALLE POU Yamandú ORSI Martínez (since 1 March 2020) 2025)
head of government: President Luis Alberto LACALLE POU Yamandú ORSI Martínez (since 1 March 2020) 2025)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president with approval of the General Assemblyelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority absolute-majority vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms); terms)
most recent election last held on date: 27 October 2024 2024, with a runoff on 24 November 2024 (next to be held on 28 October 2029 and a runoff, if needed, on 25 November 2029)
election results:
2024: Yamandú ORSI Martínez elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Yamandú ORSI Martínez (FA) 46.2%, Álvaro Luis DELGADO Ceretta (PN) 28.2%, Andrés OJEDA Ojeda Spitz (PC) 16.9%, other 8.7%; percent of vote in second round - Yamandú ORSI Martínez 52.1%, Álvaro Luis DELGADO Ceretta 47.9%; note - ORSI will take office 1 March 2025 47.9%
2019: Luis Alberto LACALLE POU elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Daniel MARTINEZ (FA) 40.7%, Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (PN) 29.7%, Ernesto TALVI (Colorado Party) 12.8%, Guido MANINI RIOS (Open Cabildo) 11.3%, other 5.5%; percent of vote in second round - Luis Alberto LACALLE POU 50.6%, Daniel MARTINEZ 49.4%2014: Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president in second round; percent expected date of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ (Socialist Party) 56.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE Pou (PN) 43.4% next election: 28 October 2029, with a runoff, if needed, on 25 November 2029
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
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