In Uruguay, a presidential run-off focused on ‘democratic coexistence’
Al Jazeera
Political violence marred Mexico’s elections this year. And in Venezuela’s presidential race, protests accompanied a contested result and widespread allegations of electoral fraud.
But in Uruguay on Sunday, a much more muted presidential election unfolded.
Located on the southern Atlantic coast, north of Argentina, Uruguay was one of several Latin American countries holding high-stakes presidential elections this year.
And unlike some of its counterparts, critics say Uruguay serves as a model for democratic stability in the region.
Sunday’s election was a run-off, pitting the top two presidential contenders from the October 27 general election against one another.
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