The Uruguay Assembly (Asamblea Uruguay) is a social-democratic political party in Uruguay, and a member organisation of the Broad Front. It was founded in 1994 by former Vice President of Uruguay, Danilo Astori, who led the party from its foundation up to his death in 2023.
History Uruguay Assembly was founded in 1994 by Danilo Astori. It is part of the left-leaning Broad Front coalition but is considered more of a moderate party.
It was part of the Liber Seregni Front.
The party renewed its leadership in 2023.
Members Danilo Astori Alberto Cid Enrique Pintado Carlos Baràibar Jorge Orrico
Jota21 Jota21: Jóvenes Organizados Trabajando en Asamblea (Organised Youth Working in Assembly) is the youth sector of Asamblea Uruguay.
Election results
Presidential elections Due to its membership in the Broad Front, the party has endorsed the candidates of other parties on several occasions. Presidential elections in Uruguay are held using a two-round system, the results of which are displayed below. ElectionParty candidateRunning mateVotes%Votes%ResultFirst RoundSecond Round1994Tabaré VázquezRodolfo Nin Novoa 621,226 30.6%Lost 1999 861,202 40.1%982,04945.9%Lost 2004 1,124,761 51.7% Elected 2009José MujicaDanilo Astori 1,105,262 47.96% 1,197,63854.63%Elected 2014Tabaré VázquezRaúl Sendic 1,134,187 47.81%1,226,10553.48%Elected 2019Daniel MartínezGraciela Villar 949,376 40.49% 1,152,27149.21%Lost 2024Yamandú OrsiCarolina Cosse 1,071,826 46.12%1,196,79852.08%Elected
See also Broad Front (Uruguay)
References
External links Official web site