Uruguay heads for tight presidential run-off vote, rejects pension reform
Uruguay is heading for a tight presidential election run-off next month after a first round on Sunday saw a center-left candidate come top ahead of two candidates who split the conservative vote.
Uruguay’s Presidential Election Is Headed to a November Runoff
Yamandú Orsi, a center-left former mayor, finished first on Sunday but fell short of the 50 percent threshold needed to avoid another round of voting.
Uruguay's 2 presidential front-runners say they'll face off in a second round of voting next month
Voters in the small South American nation of Uruguay cast ballots Sunday in a presidential election in which a center-left rural mayor pulled ahead of the conservative incumbent-party candidate and pushed the race into a second round of voting.
Uruguay election heading for second round, pension reform likely rejected
Official presidential results in Uruguay on Sunday showed center-left candidate Yamandu Orsi will likely face conservative Alvaro Delgado in a second round next month, as no candidate secured the majority needed for a photo-finish.
Uruguay polls close for presidential election, pension reform referendum
Voting stations in Uruguay closed on Sunday in a presidential election race between moderates, with pollsters predicting a likely run-off in November when final results are tallied. The nation of 3.4 million known for its beaches,
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Alert: Polls close in Uruguay's general election after a quiet day that saw the nation live up to its reputation for stability
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Polls close in Uruguay's general election after a quiet day that saw the nation live up to its reputation for stability.