MONTEVIDEO, May 12 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Uruguay’s 2025 municipal and departmental elections have concluded. The center-right National Party (Partido Nacional) maintained its dominance across most of the country, while the left-wing Frente Amplio secured a clear victory in Montevideo, the capital.
The National Party has reaffirmed its strength in rural and interior regions, securing key victories in departments such as Artigas, Cerro Largo, Colonia, Durazno, Flores, Lavalleja, Maldonado, Rocha, Tacuarembó, Soriano and Treinta y Tres. The party’s traditional base in these areas has once again demonstrated its loyalty, maintaining the National Party’s status as the dominant force outside the capital.
In Montevideo, Uruguay’s most populous department, the left-wing Frente Amplio retained control with Mario Bergara winning the mayoral race. The victory continues the party’s dominance in the capital, which it has governed since 1990. Supporters celebrated at the Frente Amplio’s headquarters, where Bergara promised a government focused on social justice and sustainable development.
In Canelones, Francisco Legnani, a close ally of President Yamandú Orsi and a member of the Frente Amplio, won the election. The department, which Orsi governed before becoming president, remains a stronghold for the progressive coalition. Legnani’s victory is seen as a continuation of Orsi’s policies in the region.
The Republican Coalition, an alliance of center-right and right-wing parties, achieved significant victories, solidifying its position as a key player in the country’s political landscape. These victories demonstrate a growing influence of the coalition in key departments outside the traditional strongholds of the National Party.
This year’s election saw a record voter turnout of 87%, surpassing the 85% recorded in 2020. Despite concerns about “electoral fatigue,” as noted by President Yamandú Orsi, citizens across the country turned out in large numbers to elect their local leaders.
The election process was generally peaceful, with polling stations operating from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Electoral Court quickly processed the votes, and by late evening, clear results were available in most departments.
The 2025 municipal elections mark the end of the country’s latest electoral cycle, which began in 2024 with the general elections that brought Yamandú Orsi to the presidency. Uruguay’s high voter turnout and orderly process continue to set an example of democratic participation in the region.
– The National Party retains control in most rural departments, maintaining its traditional strongholds.
– Frente Amplio secures a decisive victory in Montevideo, with Mario Bergara as the new mayor.
– The National Party remains dominant in rural regions, maintaining its strongholds across multiple departments.
– The Republican Coalition made significant gains, particularly in Salto.
– Uruguay demonstrates strong democratic participation with record voter turnout.
As the official results are finalized, the country’s political landscape reflects a continued divide between the urban left and the rural right — a long-standing feature of Uruguayan politics. — NNN-MERCOPRESS