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Uruguay votes for new president to succeed Jose Mujica Uruguay votes for new president to succeed Jose Mujica
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Uruguay is set to elect a new president to succeed outgoing leader Jose Mujica who is barred by the constitution from running for a second term. Voting is under way in Uruguay to elect a new president to succeed Jose Mujica, who is barred by the constitution from running again.
Former President Tabare Vazquez of the Broad Front, Mr Mujica's left-leaning party, is ahead in opinion polls.Former President Tabare Vazquez of the Broad Front, Mr Mujica's left-leaning party, is ahead in opinion polls.
But neither he nor his main challenger, Luis Lacalle Pou of the right-wing National Party, is expected to win outright without a second round.But neither he nor his main challenger, Luis Lacalle Pou of the right-wing National Party, is expected to win outright without a second round.
Pedro Bordaberry of the Colorado Party is trailing a distant third.Pedro Bordaberry of the Colorado Party is trailing a distant third.
Uruguayans will cast ballots for president, vice-president and members of parliament at the same time. The Broad Front could lose its current majority in Congress. Polls opened at 08:00 (10:00 GMT) and close at 19:30. Exit polls are expected at 20:30 and partial results by 22:00.
They will also vote in a controversial referendum on whether to lower the age at which a person can be criminally charged as an adult from 18 to 16. Uruguayans are casting ballots for president, vice-president and members of parliament at the same time. The Broad Front could lose its current majority in Congress.
They are also voting in a controversial referendum on whether to lower the age at which a person can be criminally charged as an adult from 18 to 16.
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Mr Mujica remains popular after leading Uruguay through economy growth and wage rises, but he is barred by the constitution from running for a second consecutive term.Mr Mujica remains popular after leading Uruguay through economy growth and wage rises, but he is barred by the constitution from running for a second consecutive term.
His government was behind social reforms such as the legalisation of marijuana, abortion and gay marriage.His government was behind social reforms such as the legalisation of marijuana, abortion and gay marriage.
But critics say it has failed to deal with problems in education, security and environmental protection.But critics say it has failed to deal with problems in education, security and environmental protection.
Polls will open from 08:00 local (10:00 GMT) to 19:30 (21:30 GMT).
If no candidate obtains the 50.1% needed to avoid a second round, Uruguayans will choose between the two leading candidates on 30 November.If no candidate obtains the 50.1% needed to avoid a second round, Uruguayans will choose between the two leading candidates on 30 November.
Tabare Vazquez served as president of Uruguay in 2005-2010 while Luis Lacalle Pou is the son of a former president.Tabare Vazquez served as president of Uruguay in 2005-2010 while Luis Lacalle Pou is the son of a former president.