VOICED : Uruguay: Tabare apela a su experiencia

VOICED : Uruguay: Tabare apela a su experiencia

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 12th Grade

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Former Uruguayan President Tabaré Vázquez is close to securing another term, with the Frente Amplio party gaining nearly 47% of votes in the first round of elections. Vázquez, a 74-year-old socialist oncologist, leverages his extensive political experience, including his tenure as Montevideo's mayor and Uruguay's president, to appeal to voters. However, the Frente Amplio faces a challenge in the upcoming runoff against Luis Lacalle Pou of the National Party, who aims to lead a center-right coalition to end the left's decade-long dominance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of votes did the Frente Amplio secure in the first round of the elections?

50%

55%

47%

40%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Tabaré Vázquez's profession besides being a politician?

Economist

Lawyer

Oncologist

Engineer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many years did Tabaré Vázquez serve as the mayor of Montevideo?

Three years

Five years

Seven years

Ten years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the candidate from the National Party challenging the Frente Amplio in the runoff?

Jorge Larrañaga

Danilo Astori

Luis Lacalle Pou

José Mujica

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the political orientation of the coalition Luis Lacalle Pou aims to lead?

Center-left

Center-right

Far-right

Left-wing