Winning return for the one who was the first leader of the left from the 2005 to 2010. Uruguay Tabaré Vázquez yesterday easily won the second round of presidential elections.
The oncologist of 74 years received 56.6% of the vote according to final results against his opponent's center-right National Party, Luis Lacalle Pou, 41, son of a former president.
In his speech to euphoric militants, Tabaré Vazquez praised "tolerance and respect for democratic rules." He also called for a new approach to the "new challenges" of the country. Uruguay today is not the 2005 or 2010, "he said.
The head of the elected State also called for a national agreement in safety and education, two key themes of the campaign.
It will also deal with the economic slowdown affecting Latin America and its own vis-à-vis reluctance very progressive laws of outgoing President José Mujica as the legalization of abortion, gay marriage and cannabis.
Tabaré Vazquez will take office on March 1, ensuring a third consecutive term in the left coalition Frente Amplio.
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