The National Party candidate called on Yamandú Orsi and Carolina Cosse to sign the document to “give a strong signal” to the citizens.
He National Party presidential candidate, Alvaro Delgado, He called the formula of Broad Front to sign the agreement against the plebiscite of PIT-CNT to “give a strong signal” of the political system’s rejection of the initiative.
While the ruling party is preparing a coordination table in front of the plebiscites, Delgado considered that the FA candidate Yamandú Orsi and his vice presidential candidate Carolina Cosse They can sign the joint document of the official candidates, after having expressed their individual positions against the ballot against the social security reform.
Pointing out against the repeal of the reform, he considered that the initiative “fundamentally attacks workers and young people”, he warned that it will “immediately” impact the economy and the pension system “because it undermines the BPS and is confiscatory of more than 22 billion dollars from more than 1.6 million Uruguayans.”
“The entire coalition agrees to vote against this plebiscite. In addition, the FA formula is against it, so the other day the four candidates of the coalition signed a document saying why we were opposed and now we invite them to sign the document to give a strong signal from the entire political system so that people are not confused and know that the future is at stake,” Delgado observed during a party event in Saint Joseph.
What do Uruguayans think about the PIT-CNT plebiscite?
Uruguayans’ support for the PIT-CNT plebiscite ranges between 41 and 48% according to the latest polls. Option Consultants and Figure, respectively, with refusals ranging from 29 to 38%.
In both cases, the role of the undecided will be crucial, as it accounts for more than 20% of the population. Thus, in a vote that could be tight, the government is aiming for the Frente Amplio candidates to deliver a message to their electorate.
In this regard, the Opción Consultores survey warned that 53% of FA voters will put in the ballot in October, while 24% have decided to reject it.
Source: Ambito
