Politics Local March 01, 2025

Yamandú Orsi Sworn in as President of Uruguay

Yamandú Orsi takes office as the 43rd president of Uruguay, pledging to uphold the Constitution during a ceremony at the Legislative Palace in Montevideo.


Yamandú Orsi Sworn in as President of Uruguay

Yamandú Orsi, from the leftist Broad Front (FA), solemnly committed to performing his duties as the new president of Uruguay during the 2025-2030 term. Before the General Assembly consisting of 30 senators and 99 deputies, Orsi, 57 years old, declared: 'I, Yamandú Orsi, commit myself on my honor to faithfully perform the duties entrusted to me and to uphold and defend the Constitution of the Republic.'

The oath-taking ceremony took place in the Legislative Palace of Montevideo, where the political leader received applause from legislators and guests. With this oath, Orsi becomes the 43rd constitutional president of Uruguay, in a ceremony that took place at 14:26 local time (17:26 GMT).

The investiture ceremony of Yamandú Orsi as president of Uruguay is an important milestone for the South American country. With a solemn commitment before the General Assembly, the new leader assumes the leadership of the country with the responsibility to represent its citizens and fulfill the defense of the Constitution.

'I, Yamandú Orsi, commit myself on my honor to faithfully perform the duties entrusted to me and to uphold and defend the Constitution of the Republic,' Orsi reaffirmed in his oath as president, highlighting his commitment to the country and its Constitution.