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Weekly Report - 04 December 2014 (WR-14-48)
URUGUAY: Victorious Vázquez faces new challenges
As widely expected, Tabaré Vázquez of the left-wing Frente Amplio (FA) coalition won the presidential run-off on 30 November. His victory confirms the dominance of the FA, which is set to complete a run of three successive five-year presidential terms, led consecutively by Vázquez during his first presidency (2005-2010), then by incumbent President José Mujica (2010-2015), and now by a returning Vázquez (set for 2015-2020). The only surprises seemed to fall in the FA’s favour: Vázquez achieved a slightly larger majority than expected and, against earlier expectations, his coalition won a narrow majority in both chambers of congress. There are, however, some serious challenges ahead.
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