Uruguay is buzzing with political excitement! 🎉 Early exit polls from the presidential election reveal that center-left opposition candidate Yamandú Orsi is leading the charge with an impressive 44% of the vote. He's pulled ahead of conservative rival Álvaro Delgado, who holds 27% representing the ruling coalition. 🗳️
But the plot thickens! 🤔 Coming in third is the young and social media-savvy conservative Andrés Ojeda, capturing 16% of the vote. 📱✨ Ojeda has previously pledged to back Delgado to prevent the left from returning to power if he's knocked out. Could this alliance be a game-changer in the next round?
Since no candidate has scored over 50%, Uruguay is gearing up for a thrilling second round on November 24 between the top two finishers. It's the ultimate political showdown! 🥊
Pollsters had their finger on the pulse, predicting this nail-biting scenario. Now, all eyes are on Orsi and Delgado as they prepare to face off. Will Orsi maintain his lead, or will Delgado, with Ojeda's support, turn the tides? The suspense is real! 🔥
Grab your popcorn, amigos! 🍿 Uruguay's political future hangs in the balance, and the next few weeks are set to be intense. Stay tuned for more updates as this exciting story unfolds. 🙌
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Uruguay election exit polls shows leftist Orsi ahead, runoff likely
cgtn.com
