Sánchez holds Orsi's secretariat responsible for delays, says poor image is reversed with management

The Secretary of the Presidency, Alejandro Sánchez, has attributed delays in personal matters concerning President Yamandú Orsi to Orsi's own secretariat. Sánchez stated that the presidential secretariat is responsible for managing many of the president's personal affairs, implying that the president himself should not be expected to oversee such details while leading the country.

"Obviously, these are errors that must be resolved quickly, and in fact, the president is resolving them," Sánchez said in a radio interview. He acknowledged that the delays were "wrong" but argued that the focus should remain on "the big problems of Uruguay." Sánchez highlighted the government's efforts in its budget revision, particularly in policies aimed at alleviating child poverty.

This situation comes as recent opinion polls indicate a decline in Orsi's approval ratings. Sánchez responded to these surveys by asserting that "images are reversed with management." He emphasized that the government, elected for a five-year term, must focus on implementing its program. "I don't get angry with the polls," he added, suggesting a pragmatic approach to public perception.

Reports earlier in the week revealed that President Orsi owed approximately $5,509 in property tax for a house in his name, a debt he has since settled. Additionally, he had not declared renovations to a neighboring property, now registered under his wife's name, to the land registry. An architect is reportedly updating the property plans.