Uruguay's National Party proposes talks on nighttime searches, criticizes government

Javier García, a senator from Uruguay's National Party, has proposed initiating discussions with other political parties to re-evaluate the possibility of authorizing nighttime searches. García stated that if the Broad Front is willing to engage in a constitutional and legal framework, the National Party is open to discussing this measure for serious crimes.

During a congress for his Alianza País sector, García also expressed criticism of President Yamandú Orsi's leadership. He argued that exercising leadership is not optional and that the president must confront the nation's issues, as that is why he was elected. García added that Uruguayans feel unsafe, with limited freedom due to groups and "mafias" operating where the state's authority is absent.

Senator Sebastián Da Silva, another speaker at the congress, directed sharp criticism towards the Broad Front's governance. He asserted that the party is dismantling the values that have historically defined Uruguay and has "destroyed coexistence" and "tolerance."

Da Silva suggested that the National Party's current role is not to win the next election but to act as "guardians of the country, which is falling apart."

The Alianza País sector's declaration echoed these sentiments, pointing to the government's "inaction" and "lack of leadership" as causes for growing social unrest. The document also criticized the government's economic policies, citing "permanent internal disputes" within the ruling party that lead to uncertainty, decreased investment, and job market concerns. The declaration also questioned the government's approach to dialogue with the opposition.