Uruguay set for election dominated by pensions, crime


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  • Friday, 25 Oct 2024

FILE PHOTO: Supporters of a referendum that seeks to push back retirement age from 65 to 60 attend a closing rally, before casting their votes in the referendum and presidential election on Sunday, in Montevideo, Uruguay October 24, 2024. REUTERS/Mariana Greif/File Photo

MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - In Uruguay's capital Montevideo and around this South American nation of 3.4 million people, voters are gearing up for Sunday's election, overshadowed by a plebiscite on pensions the same day and fears over crime.

Uruguayans will vote for the next president, vice president and members of parliament, with polls showing a likely runoff needed. If no presidential candidate receives over 50% of the vote on Sunday, a second round will be held on Nov. 24.

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