The messages highlighted the relevance of his victory for Latin American integration and the strengthening of democratic values.
The president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, was one of the first to greet him. Through his account on This is a victory for all of Latin America and the Caribbean. Brazil and Uruguay will continue to work together in MERCOSUR and other forums for the fair and sustainable development of peace and regional integration.”
From Argentina, President Javier Milei did not issue personal statements, but shared a statement from the Foreign Ministry: “The Argentine Republic congratulates the Uruguayan people for their exemplary civic day and salutes the elected president, Yamandú Orsi, for his victory. We ratify our commitment to work together with Uruguay to strengthen the shared agenda and the well-being of both countries.”
The president of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, highlighted Uruguayan civic participation and added: “At the close of this day I contacted the president-elect, Yamandú Orsi, to express Paraguay’s commitment to continue collaborating for the benefit of our nations.”
Meanwhile, the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, stated: “Congratulations to Yamandú Orsi and Carolina Cosse for their victory as president and vice president of the sister Eastern Republic of Uruguay. The Frente Amplio returns to govern by the will of the Uruguayan people, who once again demonstrate their democratic and progressive vocation.”
The president of Chile, Gabriel Boric, shared that he spoke with Orsi: “I just called and congratulated Yamandú Orsi for his victory in Uruguay. We talked about how to move forward together as brother countries in justice and unity. From Chile, all the success to Yamandú and Vice President Carolina Cosse.”
For his part, Gustavo Petro, president of Colombia, described Orsi’s victory as a reflection of unity in the region: “A big hug to Yamandú, the new president of Uruguay. “This victory reflects the will of the Latin American people for unity and change.”
Among the former presidents, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner expressed: “Enormous joy and all congratulations to the brand new president, his running mate Carolina Cosse and the Frente Amplio, the political force that returns to the government. Strength, Pepe, we are very happy, you deserved this victory.”
Former Argentine president Mauricio Macri also extended his greeting, highlighting the role of the current president: “Congratulations to Yamandú Orsi. My recognition to President Luis Lacalle Pou, who demonstrated his strong democratic values. “Hopefully the dialogue and respectful coexistence will continue in this new stage.”
Evo Morales, former Bolivian president, celebrated: “The winds of progressivism are blowing again in the great country, revitalizing our revolutionary spirit to achieve a world with social justice.”
