* As of {{date}}, [[Lorenzo Batlle y Grau]] (10 August 1810 – 8 May 1887) has been the only President with descendants from three successive generations who have been inaugurated as heads of state: his son [[José Batlle y Ordóñez]], his grandson [[Luis Batlle Berres]] and his great-grandson [[Jorge Batlle Ibáñez]].
* As of {{date}}, [[Lorenzo Batlle y Grau]] (10 August 1810 – 8 May 1887) has been the only President with descendants from three successive generations who have been inaugurated as heads of state: his son [[José Batlle y Ordóñez]], his grandson [[Luis Batlle Berres]] and his great-grandson [[Jorge Batlle Ibáñez]].
* When [[Luis Lacalle Pou]] (born 11 August 1973) was sworn in as President on 1 March 2020, for the the first time a former President ([[Luis Alberto Lacalle de Herrera]], born 13 July 1941) was alive to see his own son take office. Furthermore, since Luis Lacalle Pou completed his term, for the first time there are two former Presidents, father and son, who are both still alive, (to date, {{Age in years, months and days|year=2025 |month=3 |day=1 }}).
* When [[Luis Lacalle Pou]] (born 11 August 1973) was sworn in as President on 1 March 2020, for the the first time a former President ([[Luis Alberto Lacalle de Herrera]], born 13 July 1941) was alive to see his own son take office. Furthermore, since Luis Lacalle Pou completed his term, for the first time there are two former Presidents, father and son, who are both still alive, (to date, {{Age in years, months and days|year=2025 |month=3 |day=1 }}).
* [[Juan María Bordaberry]] (17 June 1928 – 17 July 2011) was the longest-living former president after leaving office ({{Age in years, months and days|1976|06|12|2011|07|17}}); having governed between 1972 and 1976, he died at the age of {{Age in years, months and days|1928|06|17|2011|07|17}}.
== See also ==
== See also ==
Head of state and government of Uruguay
The president of Uruguay (Spanish: presidente de Uruguay), officially known as the president of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay (presidente de la República Oriental del Uruguay), is the head of state and head of government of Uruguay. The president presides over the Council of Ministers, directing the executive branch of the national government, and is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Uruguay.[2]
The rights and powers of the presidency are determined in the Constitution of the Republic. Along with the Secretariat of the Presidency, the Council of Ministers and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the president is part of the executive branch. In case of absence, their office is exercised by the vice president. In turn, the president of the republic is the commander in chief of the Armed Forces.
Since 1835, by the constitution of Uruguay, the president’s term has begun and ended on 1 March.
Features of the office
Requirements
The Constitution amendment establishes the requirements for becoming president. Article 151 establishes that the president must be a natural-born citizen of the country, or have been born to a Uruguayan citizen if born abroad. The president must also be at least 35 years old and be registered in the National Civic Registry.[3]
Election
According to the current Constitution Constitution of Uruguay of 1967 or Constitution of Uruguay of 1997, the president is elected by direct popular vote for a term of five years. A person may be reelected to the presidency any number of times, but is ineligible for immediate reelection.[4] The president and vice president run on a single ticket submitted by their party. In case no candidate obtains an absolute majority of votes (50%+1), a runoff is held between the top two candidates. In this case, the candidate who obtains a plurality in the runoff wins the election.
Powers and duties
According to Article 168 of the Constitution, the president, acting with the respective minister or ministers, or the Council of Ministers, includes, is assigned:
- The preservation of order and tranquility within and security without.
- The command of all armed forces.
- The promulgation of all laws, issuing special regulations necessary for its implementation.
- The delivery, to the General Assembly of Uruguay at the opening of regular sessions, the state of the Republic address.
- The right to veto laws he dislikes.
- The right to propose bills or amendments to laws previously enacted.
- The dismissal of public employees for misfeasance, malfeasance or nonfeasance.
- Management of diplomatic relations and, with consent of the legislature, the right to declare war.
- The right to declare a state of emergency when needed.
- The preparation of the state budget.
- Negotiation of treaties with the ratification of the legislature.
Succession
Article 153 of the Constitution establishes that in the event of absence, resignation, cessation, or death of the President and Vice President, the Presidency of the Republic shall be assumed by the first titular Senator of the list most voted for of the political party by which they were elected.[3]
Residence
The Suárez Residence in Montevideo is the official residence of the president. The site was acquired by Adelina Lerena de Fein at auction, and the construction of a three-storey house by the young architect Juan María Aubriot, was ordered by Fein Lerena family. In 1925, the young Luis Batlle Berres and Matilde Ibáñez Tálice met while walking in front of this property. Soon after they were married. In 1947, Luis Batlle Berres was already head of state, and at the suggestion of his spouse they chose this mansion as their official residence.[5]
The Anchorena Presidential Estate is the president’s country residence. Located in the Colonia Department, 208 kilometers from Montevideo, is the result of the legacy of the aristocrat Aarón de Anchorena who gave about 1,369 hectares of his estate to the Uruguayan State. The mansion combines the Norman and Tudor styles.[6]
The president also has the use of a mansion in Punta del Este, which is called “Woodland’s,” and serves as a vacation residence. It was donated to the Uruguayan State by the Argentine businessman Mauricio Litman.[7]
Trivia
- Máximo Tajes (23 November 1852 – 21 November 1912) was the youngest President when sworn in, being 33 years, 11 months and 26 days old. Currently, this would not longer be possible, given that the current Constitution requires a minimum age of 35 years.
- When he was inaugurated for his second term, Tabaré Vázquez (17 January 1940 – 6 December 2020) was the oldest President to be sworn in, being 75 years, 1 month and 12 days.
- As of 28 September 2025, no female politician has been elected for President of Uruguay.
- Venancio Flores (18 May 1808 – 19 February 1868) was the first President born in the 19th century.
- Óscar Diego Gestido (28 November 1901 – 6 December 1967) was the first President born in the 20th century.
- Pedro Varela (22 February 1837 – 4 December 1906) was the first President who passed away in the 20th century.
- Jorge Batlle Ibáñez (25 October 1927 – 24 October 2016) was the first President to pass away in the 21st century.
- As of 28 September 2025, Lorenzo Batlle y Grau (10 August 1810 – 8 May 1887) has been the only President with descendants from three successive generations who have been inaugurated as heads of state: his son José Batlle y Ordóñez, his grandson Luis Batlle Berres and his great-grandson Jorge Batlle Ibáñez.
- When Luis Lacalle Pou (born 11 August 1973) was sworn in as President on 1 March 2020, for the the first time a former President (Luis Alberto Lacalle de Herrera, born 13 July 1941) was alive to see his own son take office. Furthermore, since Luis Lacalle Pou completed his term, for the first time there are two former Presidents, father and son, who are both still alive, (to date, 6 months and 27 days).
- Juan María Bordaberry (17 June 1928 – 17 July 2011) was the longest-living former president after leaving office (35 years, 1 month and 5 days); having governed between 1972 and 1976, he died at the age of 83 years and 1 month.
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