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Elections in Uruguay
presidential system
Elections in Uruguay: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state and government is Yamandú Orsi; the system of government is presidential system.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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YO
Yamandú Orsi live
Head of state & government - Movement of Popular Participation
In office since
1 March 2025
Party
Movement of Popular Participation
Region
South America
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Next election
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Government
presidential system
Capital
Montevideo
Population
3 444 263
Country facts
Legislature
General Assembly of Uruguay
Established
1825
Currency
Uruguayan peso
Capital
Montevideo
Region
South America
Area
176,215 km2
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Election history
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2025 - Luis Lacalle Pou Yamandú Orsi
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Uruguay?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Uruguay?
The head of state and government is Yamandú Orsi (Movement of Popular Participation).
When was the last election in Uruguay?
The most recent was the Uruguayan presidential election on 24 November 2024.
What type of government does Uruguay have?
Uruguay is a presidential system.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-09-15.