This Wednesday, Montevideo was the scene of the final campaign event of the presidential candidate for the National Party, Alvaro Delgado. The event took place at the emblematic Obelisk, on the corner of Artigas Boulevard and 18 de Julio and Luis Morquio.
At this event, the candidate brought together the leaders of the republican coalition who make up a cluster of right-wing parties that gave him their support with a view to the runoff, where he must face Yamandú Orsi, leftist candidate of the Frente Amplio. The most notable of Alvaro Delgado’s companions, of course, was his running mate, Valeria Ripolland several references from other parties, such as Andres Ojeda of the Colorado Party, Guido Manini Ríos of Open Town Hall, Pablo Mieres of the Independent Party and Eduardo Lust of the Constitutional Environmentalist Party.
During his speech, Delgado transmitted a strong message to those in attendance, ensuring that “We are not going to fail the people”. He emphasized that his coalition is not defined by its party structure, but by the projects they represent. He thanked the militants who gathered at the event and dedicated a warm greeting to his family, who showed him their unconditional support.
The nationalist candidate did not skimp on thanking several government leaders present, including the Minister of the Interior, Nicolas Martinellito the Minister of Economy, Azucena Arbelechealready Rodrigo FerresSecretary of the Presidency. He also recognized the effort and dedication of those who make up the Republican Coalition, while praising the qualities of Valeria Ripoll, whom he considers an exceptional potential vice president.
“We took advantage of October 27 to unite in Plaza Varela and capture the message of the citizens. We must not only unite to win, but also to govern”Delgado stated. He stressed that the support of the population is based on confidence in what his coalition can achieve in the future, beyond what has been done so far.
The candidate referred to this campaign as “different”marked by the scarcity of debates, with only one scheduled by law, and reflected on how this did not translate into the interaction they would have desired. “People not only vote for what we did, but for what is to come,” he stressed.
Likewise, he criticized the past government of Wide Frontsaying: “In 2019, citizens decided on change and that is what we did. There are lessons learned and the most important is that the coalition represents the path to national unity.” Delgado committed to opening channels of dialogue to reach vital agreements for the country.
He warned that he will not allow “Uruguay’s progress to be stopped,” and reaffirmed his commitment to continue governing regardless of the obstacles that may arise. “Agreements are necessary because no one has absolute majorities, but that will not lead us to renounce our convictions,” he stated with determination.
The candidate also called on those who have not yet decided on their vote, urging them to contemplate what type of leadership they want: “Let’s imagine who can be the captain in times of storm and in calmer times. Why go back to the past?” he stated, emphasizing that his project is the one that provides certainty and pragmatism for the future of Uruguay.
In his closing, Delgado sent a clear message: “In these four days we have more at stake than five years. This victory is yours. Let’s go forward, only forward. Long live Uruguay and the Coalition! Thank you for your trust“, he concluded, generating an atmosphere of enthusiasm among his followers.
Other coalition leaders also spoke. Eduardo Lust criticized the Frente Amplio, accusing them of not respecting democracy and undermining private property. For his part, Pablo Mieres highlighted Álvaro Delgado’s ability to build dialogue and consensus, while Guido Manini Ríos emphasized the importance of recovering the middle class and improving public education.
Finally, Valeria Ripollwho aspires to the vice presidency, invited citizens to continue believing in a better future for Uruguay, urging everyone to join groups for development. This closing act is presented as a compendium of the aspirations of the republican coalition, a call for unity in times of key elections for the future of the country. With the runoff date just around the corner, uncertainty and expectation mark the pulse of this crucial moment in Uruguayan politics.
