Uruguay headed for run-off vote in presidential race, forecasts suggest
Briefly

The electoral landscape in Uruguay is defying regional political trends, with voters likely to choose between a left-leaning history teacher and a centre-right veterinarian in the upcoming run-off election.
Yamandu Orsi, representing the Frente Amplio party, has taken a lead with 43.2 percent of the vote, indicating a preference for continuity within the centre-left framework in contrast to other Latin nations.
Uruguay's election, characterized by candidates with overlapping policies, represents a divergence from sharp political divides seen in nations like Argentina, suggesting a uniquely moderate electorate.
Concerns over crime, particularly drug-related violence, alongside a solid approval rating for the ruling party, reflect the complexities of voter priorities amidst economic growth in Uruguay.
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