Orsi hopes opposition will reconsider and support budget bill

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi is appealing to the opposition to reconsider their rejection of the government's budget and accountability bill, currently under legislative review. The opposition's refusal to support the bill, announced by the opposing Republican Coalition, stems from their belief that the Orsi administration has failed to adequately address urgent societal concerns such as public safety, employment, and national economic growth.

The government's bill includes significant budget reallocations and a proposed spending increase of $31 million. These funds are earmarked for critical areas including combating child poverty, strengthening public security, enhancing education, and providing support for the homeless population. President Orsi stressed the importance of dialogue, stating, "I bet on dialogue time and again, I hope that is reconsidered. I expect support because what is at stake here is not just an idea or a proposal, but concrete proposals for unifying transfers, for increasing transfers to the most vulnerable population, and we are talking about children, girls, and adolescents, and strengthening security with more personnel."

Orsi believes that withholding support for the bill sends a negative message beyond party politics, ultimately harming the intended beneficiaries. Despite the opposition's current stance, the president remains optimistic. He anticipates that while the opposition may not vote for the bill in its entirety, they will participate in the specific article discussions and offer their contributions. "General support and then presenting differences seems to me would be the best path. I truly, my attitude and my proposal is always to build bridges so that we can reach an agreement," Orsi added.

When questioned about a recent conversation with his predecessor, Luis Lacalle Pou, Orsi denied any connection to the opposition's current position. He noted that he frequently communicates with former presidents, including Lacalle Pou and Julio María Sanguinetti, describing these exchanges as having "longer-term vision."

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Acompañar en general y después plantear las diferencias me parece sería el mejor camino. Yo, de verdad, mi actitud y mi planteo siempre es tender puentes para que podamos llegar a un acuerdo