In the context of the elections that will be held next Sunday, the main political parties of Uruguay They activated their campaigns with vehicle caravans in Montevideo. The events, which took place on Sunday morning and at noon, reflect the intense political activity leading up to the closing of the campaigns.
The caravans of Wide Front They toured different parts of the city, from Cerro, Colón, Manga and other neighborhoods, concluding in Parque Batlle. This activity, called the “Victory Caravan,” sought to consolidate enthusiasm among its supporters. At the same time, the event was enriched with a “bicicleada” that started from 18 de Julio and Yi, also ending in Parque Batlle.
The PN and the PI crossed their caravans
For his part, the National Party He concentrated his followers on the Montevideo rambla, specifically at the intersection with Nariño, to culminate with a musical event at the lighthouse of Punta Carretas during noon. This action inscribes a context of heated competition between the majority parties, who seek to strengthen their presence in the capital’s electorate.
He Independent Party He also organized a caravan, which coincided with that of the National Party on the boulevard, generating a crossroads of supporters that added a dynamic element to the pre-election atmosphere of the day. This coincidence highlights the importance that vehicular movements have as a political platform in a period so close to the elections.
One week before the elections, the atmosphere in Montevideo is a mix of expectation and political effervescence. The presence of caravans from different parties highlights a strong citizen mobilization in the days before an election that defines the political landscape of the country.
Analysts suggest that this type of event reflects not only a strategy to demonstrate strength and broad citizen support, but also the need to capture the undecided vote in urban areas with greater population density. This electoral competition is considered crucial since it will put the political balance of the country at stake in the coming years.
Mujica surprises at the closing of the MPP
In another area related to the political dynamism of the week, the former president Jose Mujica made an unexpected appearance at the closing ceremony of the Popular Participation Movement (MPP). José Mujica, who has battled esophageal cancer, began his speech by pointing out: “I am at the end of the road absolutely conscious, but I had to be here with you.”
His presence was partly a farewell and partly a call for the continuity of the collective effort: “I am about to undertake the retreat from which there is no return but I am happy because there will be thousands of arms in the fight.” He explicitly mentioned political figures from the Frente Amplio as Yamandú Orsi and Alejandro “Pacha” Sánchezhighlighting his confidence in the new generation.
Mujica’s medical diagnosis In April it forced him to reduce his public life, even limiting him to a liquid diet due to radiotherapy treatment. However, his presence at the event underscored an unwavering commitment to the political movement that he helped build for decades, inspiring attendees to maintain the combative spirit that characterizes their sector.
