Uruguay: Presidential elections set for October 27

Event

Uruguay will hold presidential elections on Sunday, October 27. Political rallies and protests are likely across Uruguay, especially in Montevideo, in the coming days and weeks. Protests are possible amid the election and following the result announcement.

Associated transportation disruptions and a heightened security presence are expected in the vicinity of any protests.  

Advice

Individuals in Uruguay are advised to monitor the situation for potential gatherings and protests, avoid all public demonstrations as a precaution, anticipate localized disruption and a heightened security presence in the event of any demonstrations, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.