Canelones Intendant Legnani discusses approval ratings, national governance, and future projects

Canelones Intendant Francisco Legnani reflected on his first year in office, acknowledging the importance of public opinion polls while emphasizing the work ahead. A recent Cifra poll showed his administration with a 46% approval rating, compared to 25% disapproval. "The politician who says they don't look at polls is lying. We all look at them. We are one year into our term, and we have a lot ahead of us," Legnani stated in an interview with En Clave País.

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The politician who says they don't look at polls is lying. We all look at them. We are one year into our term, and we have a lot ahead of us.

Addressing the perceived gap between local and national government approval, Legnani suggested that citizens increasingly demand immediate tangible results. "We are all going through this phase of 'what you told me you were going to do, show it to me now.' Immediacy. As all that the government has committed to becomes tangible, those numbers will begin to reverse," he explained. He highlighted the planned Hospital de la Costa in Atlántida as a crucial project, developed in coordination with the national executive branch.

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We are all going through this phase of 'what you told me you were going to do, show it to me now.' Immediacy. As all that the government has committed to becomes tangible, those numbers will begin to reverse.

Legnani also discussed environmental initiatives, particularly concerning the Bañados de Carrasco area, where an environmental management team will work with the Ministry of Environment on basin-related actions and sanitation of the Arroyo Carrasco. Regarding urban development, he noted that private neighborhoods currently occupy 500 hectares within the department's 453,000 hectares. Building regulations have been adjusted, with initiatives exceeding permitted limits being discarded. For instance, a large project in Médanos de Solymar was revised to include 10-story buildings with 1,041 housing units, aiming to revitalize abandoned properties.

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I talk permanently with Yamandú about all the topics. I worked 20 years one meter away from him, but now I don't get involved because it's not my place.

When questioned about a potential presidential candidacy in 2029, Legnani firmly dismissed the possibility. "No. No possibility. Zero," he responded unequivocally. He also clarified his relationship with President Yamandú Orsi, stating they communicate regularly on all matters but that he does not interfere in national affairs, as it is not his role.

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Finally, those dreadful shells we are going to end up eliminating.