The decision of Yamandú Orsi The decision not to participate in events or debates in which there is more than one candidate from the governing coalition shook up the political atmosphere and the campaign. “An unfair scenario was being created: it was Yamandú against everyone, and they were lining up to hit him,” commented with conviction a FA leader close to the candidate, justifying the decision.
But not everyone is convinced that it was the best, even in his own Broad Front. “The field is getting smaller, and we are not guaranteed victory…”, reflected a leader of the MPP who is usually optimistic about the next choice October. “I understand the colleagues who see that Yamandú is in the minority, but there is the opportunity to expand the electorate… I don’t know,” he said laconically.
Some experts in political work, people who have been in campaigns or political scientists, point out that the decision can backfire. “If you are not in the discussion, the diary “Others handle it for you… you have to occupy all the spaces and know how to handle yourself there,” commented a professional from a polling firm.
The opposition is tougher. “The problem is that Orsi “He has no capacity to debate, and now he comes up with this excuse to avoid discussions. But people are not stupid: they realize that they have a problem,” said a white legislator who is usually quite thoughtful in his public statements. “In addition, the FA’s campaign was complicated by several issues that are difficult for it; one is the plebiscite, and now comes the topic Venezuela”, he added, while handing out mates in the pre-pandemic style. Not everyone accepted.
Tensions
That Buquebus always has a great turnout when calling for his events, it is nothing new. Even more so for an occasion like yesterday, when he presented the China Zorrilla, the first electric ferry in the world, which will be operational next year.
But this time the call was not complete: at the presentation of the company’s new ecological ship, all the presidential candidates of the main parties were present, except Alvaro Delgado, which caught attention.
The greeting between the two generated more attention and tension. Andres Ojeda and the formula of the Broad Front, Orsi-Cosse. With the former mayor of Cannelloni, The greeting was formal, though cold. When he greeted Cosse, the engineer did not even look at him, something that did not go unnoticed by those present. “Is this going to be the whole campaign?” asked a businessman in a low voice, surprised by the lack of kindness of the vice-presidential candidate.
Ojeda did not even flinch and continued to greet. With the manual of Duran Beard always at the ready (the new beats the old) he did public relations non-stop, affirmed in the clear victory in the internal red. Those around him are excited and say that he will give a surprise in October. “In Argentina “We had a lot of media attention,” one of his advisors enthusiastically highlighted, although he acknowledged that there was a lack of a political agenda, something they hope to change in the short term.
At the Buquebus event he spoke Soledad Silveira, The Argentine artist with very strong ties to Uruguay. Solita, as she is known on both sides of the River, reflected for everyone how good it would be for Argentina if the former presidents met, as has happened in Uruguay recalling the coup d’état. “Difficult,” said an Argentine guest at the event, resigned.
The new ship made a huge impact and from the Santander Bank They are already thinking about financing more green transport. They are going to give a loan for the first vehicles that run on green hydrogen. “Does that have to do with the project of Ancap?”, the most curious asked. “Not necessarily… we are going to finance trucks that run on green hydrogen, we will be the first to do so.” Latin America”, responded the Spanish global bank. Announcements will come in a few weeks.
Education
The UNESCO and the OEI This week they called political leaders to debate the future of education in Uruguay. The presence of the professor and legislator was highlighted Jose Carlos Mahia as a representative of the FA there. “It was a direct decision by Yamandú,” confirmed the left-wing coalition in the corridors. The matter is not minor: Mahía is a man of Uruguay Assemblybut with this designation he has a chance to be at the top of the educational hierarchies, if Orsi is elected President.
Also highlighted was the appointment of Town meeting on the panel: there was no more and no less than Alejandro Bordagorri, director of military training at the Ministry of Defence. “What a moment!” joked one leader. Fenapes, in dialogue with union colleagues when they told him about the appointment. “Why?” another replied. “Are you surprised?” The Cabildo defended his presence: “I assure you that he has much more foundations and capacity for educational issues than the leaders of Fenapes,” commented a Cabildo leader, more interested in the next Congress of her party than in the comments of the unionists.
Vacation
The Winter Break are a reason for joy for the kids; with or without trips, not going to school for a few days is an expected relaxation, especially for the little ones (and not so little ones). However, they were not good times for the tourism sector: The July holidays left a bitter taste in the mouth, even in tourist centres where there is usually more activity, such as the thermal coast. “It is quite logical what is happening, isn’t it? The price relations with Argentina “They have complicated things for us and although they have not deteriorated further, they are still notoriously disadvantageous for us,” said a businessman from Salto. “After the consumer boom that occurred throughout last year, on the other side of the border, families were left with very little disposable income and it is reflected in the commercial and tourist movement“, he added.
A tour operator with many years of experience in the thermal area of Paysandú and Leap, He reflected: “You have to see how much it costs to maintain services! Tourists complain and often with good reason: we have to be careful about which amenities to enable or not, because putting a swimming pool or a restaurant into operation has a huge fixed cost and it is not certain that this will have a return; quite the opposite,” he lamented.
In Fray Bentos (Black River) The outlook is, in general, somewhat more encouraging. “It is that, both in Río Negro and in Soriano, there is a lot Argentine investment and that has energized”; in Río Negro the unemployment And there is more optimism. “Last year was very complicated, but now the drought is over and the agricultural sector is moving… Argentina is not going to change in the short term,” commented a businessman from the area who follows these issues closely; his main business is in agriculture, but he has also invested in hotels and restaurants, something common in the regional business community. “You have to put your eggs in different baskets,” he added.
Source: Ambito
