2024-10-19 01:27:00
Yamandu Bears
In a recent interview with the well-known journalist Ismael Cala, the candidate of the Frente Amplio, Yamandu Bearsaddressed critical issues of international and national politics. This meeting was part of the American Business Forumheld at the prestigious Punta del Este Congress Center, located in Maldonado.
Orsi, known for his leadership in the cannelloni, was asked about his political views regarding the administration Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. The Uruguayan politician argued that the current situation in the South American country is significantly different from traditional democratic processes.
“If there is no freedom, I cannot imagine democracy”Orsi stated this, referring directly to the electoral process in Venezuela, the results of which have been the subject of suspicion. According to the candidate, uncertainty regarding the latest elections has turned into security regarding the lack of democracy in that country. “This is not a democracy, it is an authoritarian regimeand, if you like, a dictatorship,” he emphasized to the audience, who responded with a standing ovation.
The electoral perspective of the Frente Amplio
Regarding Uruguay‘s electoral landscape, Orsi showed cautious confidence in the outcome of the polls ahead of the October 27 elections. According to the candidate, these are “reassuring signs”, even if they do not offer absolute certainty of the electoral result.
“Polls are like the scent in the air. They give you an idea of where things might go, but they are not guarantees,” Orsi said referring to the figures indicating a possible victory in the first round. However, he underlined that in Uruguay’s recent history, only in 2004, with the election of Tabaré Vázquez, there was a first victory.
Orsi underlined the importance of winning the parliamentary majority, defining it as a fundamental factor in the country’s current political scenario. “The normal thing, the logical thing, is that we are fighting for that majority”, he noted, demonstrating his pragmatic approach to the elections.
Runoff scenarios: a crossroads for decision making
Journalist Cala questioned Orsi about a hypothetical scenario in which he would not enter the ballot and would have to choose between the white candidate, Álvaro Delgado, and the red one, Andrés Ojeda. Orsi did not shy away from the question and, laughing, said that he would have “voted blank”, a response that seems to reflect a certain implicit criticism towards both potential contenders.
This comment highlights not only Orsi’s stance towards his political opponents, but also his perspective on the second round system in Uruguayan politics. In this run-off scenario, the role of the Frente Amplio and its positioning compared to other political forces are of great importance for voters.
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