Colorado Party to present "parallel cabinet" with "referents" to track government policies and prepare for 2029 program

Uruguay's Colorado Party is set to unveil a "parallel cabinet" in July, an internal body designed to scrutinize the policies of President Yamandú Orsi's administration and lay the groundwork for the 2029 elections. This strategic move aims to position the party as the most technically prepared opposition within the political system.

The initiative, born from the party's "Strategic Plan for Strengthening the Colorado Party (2025–2030)" launched last September, will feature "referents" tasked with monitoring government actions, formulating programmatic proposals, and providing technical support for legislative activities. The party seeks to produce at least three technical documents annually on public policy monitoring and opposition stances.

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The Frente Amplio no longer represents the hope that it once was.

Coordinated by lawyers Emiliano Opertti and Federico Mazzuchelli, the "parallel cabinet" will be structured around five working tables. These will cover social development, productive development, economic development, security, defense, sovereignty, and the rule of law. The party plans to include former government officials like Isaac Alfie and Julio de Brun for economic affairs, and political leaders such as Robert Silva for education.

Colorado Party Secretary General Andrés Ojeda stated that the Frente Amplio no longer represents the hope it once did. He emphasized the need for an experienced team to provide certainty and direction for Uruguay's future, especially during what he described as a period of "great misgovernance." The "parallel cabinet" will function as an advisory body, led by individuals with significant government experience and prestige.

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In a moment when we seem to be facing enormous misgovernance, the need for a team with government experience, with certainty, that gives guarantees and direction to the Uruguay of the future is paramount.