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The president of Uruguay (Spanish: presidente del Uruguay), officially known as the president of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay (presidente de la República Oriental del Uruguay), is the head of state and head of government of Uruguay.
Most of the presidents of Uruguay have belonged to the Colorado Party, a traditionally conservative party founded by Rivera in 1836. The first free democratic elections for president were held in 1922. The current president is Luis Lacalle Pou of the National Party, who was elected in the 2019 presidential election .
Luis Alberto Aparicio Alejandro Lacalle Pou (Spanish: [ˈlwis laˈkaʝe ˈpow], locally [ˈlwih laˈkaʒe ˈpow,-kaʃe-]; born 11 August 1973), is a Uruguayan politician and lawyer, serving as the 42nd president of Uruguay since 2020.
Nov 15, 2012 · President Mujica has shunned the luxurious house that the Uruguayan state provides for its leaders and opted to stay at his wife's farmhouse, off a dirt road outside the capital, Montevideo.
May 27, 2024 · Jose Mujica, Uruguayan politician who served as president of Uruguay (2010–15) after being long imprisoned for his guerrilla activities with the Tupamaro revolutionary organization. Learn more about Mujica’s life and career, including his tenure as president.
Oct 5, 2023 · Former Uruguayan President Jose “Pepe” Mujica stands outside his home in Montevideo, Uruguay, Saturday, July 22, 2023. Mujica is Uruguay’s best-known atheist and “none.” He gained respect globally for his simple ways.
Nov 28, 2019 · Reuters. Luis Lacalle will be sworn in next March. With the official vote count almost finished, the governing party candidate in Uruguay's presidential election has conceded defeat. In a tweet...
