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National Party leader calls for regaining Uruguay's government in 2030
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National Party leader calls for regaining Uruguay's government in 2030

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Álvaro Delgado, president of the National Party, called for unifying the party to regain governance of Uruguay in 2030.
  • He urged the party to build a hopeful alternative from the opposition, addressing widespread public discouragement.
  • Delgado also stressed the importance of defending the policies enacted during the previous Luis Lacalle Pou administration.

Álvaro Delgado, the president of Uruguay's National Party, has called on party members to unite and build a political alternative to regain the country's leadership in 2030. Speaking at an event marking the party's 190th anniversary, Delgado emphasized the need to "rescue national hope" and steer Uruguay back on course.

We have to build the history of the future. And that implies an additional commitment that we will make today.

— Álvaro DelgadoAddressing party members at the 190th anniversary event, Delgado outlined the party's future goals.

Delgado observed a significant level of "discouragement" and "hopelessness" among the public. He stated that the National Party, as the "party of the nation," has an obligation to offer a solution and restore optimism. He rejected resignation for his party, urging a shift from "resignation to illusion" and highlighting the party's historical resilience.

We have to build an option, an option that gives people back hope.

— Álvaro DelgadoDelgado emphasized the party's duty to provide a hopeful alternative for the public.

The party leader also addressed the current government, led by Yamandú Orsi, advising against merely waiting for its mistakes. "We cannot wait for the government to make mistakes," Delgado asserted, while still vowing to "continue to demand the lack of direction and, obviously, the lack of results." He stressed the need for the opposition to actively build an alternative that can channel public discontent and rebuild citizen trust through daily work and listening.

The National Party is not a resigned party, it never was, nor will it be now.

— Álvaro DelgadoHe rejected resignation and called for renewed optimism among party members.

Furthermore, Delgado urged party members to safeguard the achievements of the previous administration under Luis Lacalle Pou, warning against ideological efforts to dismantle successful policies. However, he clarified that defending past accomplishments is not enough; the party must also focus on future construction. He called for humility, daily effort, and a commitment to earning back public confidence.

We cannot wait for the government to make mistakes. We are not going to wait. We are going to continue to demand the lack of direction and, obviously, the lack of results.

— Álvaro DelgadoDelgado outlined the opposition's strategy regarding the current administration.
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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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