On March 1, more than a dozen heads of state will participate in the inauguration ceremony of Yamandú Orsi as president of Uruguay, as announced by the elected government. Orsi's swearing-in, from the Broad Front (FA), will be a significant event that will celebrate 40 years of uninterrupted democracy in the country.
In a press conference held at the Executive Tower, Alejandro Sánchez, appointed Secretary of the Presidency, and future Chancellor Mario Lubetkin shared details about the ceremony. Orsi and the elected Vice President, Carolina Cosse, will take an oath at the Legislative Palace and then will move to Plaza Independencia in an electric vehicle, symbolizing the transition to more sustainable energy sources.
During the ceremony, Orsi will receive the presidential sash from his predecessor, Luis Lacalle Pou, at Plaza Independencia, followed by an artistic performance. Lubetkin highlighted that the largest historical participation of presidents, kings, and heads of state is expected at this event since 1985, when Uruguay restored its democracy.
Confirmed leaders include the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier; the President of Armenia, Vahagn Khachaturyan; and the King of Spain, Felipe VI. South American leaders such as Gabriel Boric from Chile, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from Brazil, Santiago Peña from Paraguay, Luis Arce from Bolivia, and Gustavo Petro from Colombia are also expected to attend. From the Caribbean and Central America, the presence of Xiomara Castro from Honduras, José Raúl Mulino from Panama, Bernardo Arévalo from Guatemala, and Luis Abinader from the Dominican Republic is anticipated.
After five years in opposition, the Broad Front will return to the national government on March 1 with the assumption of Yamandú Orsi, a 57-year-old history teacher who has governed the department of Canelones for a decade.
