The former Uruguayan president, who died on Tuesday, showed the value in world leaders living like their constituents.
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Uruguay’s Center Left Reclaims Power in Presidential Election
After a campaign notable for the amiable tone from both sides, Yamandú Orsi was named the winner.
Uruguay’s Presidential Election Is Headed to a 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 2024 Election: Candidates, Issues and Predictions
Crime, child poverty and an aging population are top issues as voters in one of Latin America’s most stable democracies head to the polls on Sunday.
Two Armed Rebels Who Led a Nation: A Love Story
José Mujica and Lucía Topolansky have long been married to one another — and their leftist political cause.
How to Be Truly Free: Lessons From a Philosopher President
Pepe Mujica, Uruguay’s spartan former president and plain-spoken philosopher, offers wisdom from a rich life as he battles cancer.
Air Europa Flight Hits Severe Turbulence, Fracturing Necks and Skulls
Four passengers were in intensive care after the flight from Spain to Uruguay hit turbulence that injured dozens. The plane made an emergency landing in Brazil.
Colorado Bill Aims to Protect Consumer Brain Data
In a first, the legislation extends privacy rights to the neural data increasingly coveted by technology companies.
FIFA Will Host 2030 World Cup on Three Continents
Soccer’s biggest event will celebrate its centenary by placing games in South America, Europe and Africa. The decision could pave the way for Saudi Arabia to host in 2034.
Uruguay’s President Halts Plan to Turn Bronze Nazi Eagle Into Peace Dove
President Luis Lacalle Pou said that he was canceling a project to melt down and recast a 700-pound relic of World War II after thousands signed a petition calling for it to be preserved in a museum.