Uruguay: Orsi defends “stability” in first-year address, announces justice ministry and new projects

Adrian Bogdan

x     Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi addressed the General Assembly on Monday to present a first-year account of his administration and set priorities for 2026, combining legislative announcements with infrastructure pledges across security, health, transport and technology. Orsi argued that “in an unstable world, stability is a strategic asset,” and said his government took office amid a fiscal deficit “above 4% of GDP,” alongside spending commitments and contracts he said required technical