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President Donald J. Trump announced Thursday that U.S. Senator Katie Britt, R-Ala., will lead a Presidential Delegation to Montevideo, Uruguay, to attend the inauguration of President-elect Yamandú Orsi.
“On behalf of President Trump and our nation, I am excited to be leading the United States’ delegation to Uruguay’s presidential inauguration,” said Senator Britt. “It was a very humbling moment to be selected by President Trump to lead this presidential delegation, and I am honored he has entrusted me with the responsibility to do this.”
The delegation also includes U.S. Ambassador to Uruguay Heide Fulton; Frank Cartwright Weiland, Senior Bureau Official of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs; Morgan DeWitt-Snow, Special Assistant to the President; and Cate Dillon, White House Liaison at the Department of State.
“As the head of the delegation, I will meet with the incoming President to offer our nation’s congratulations, warm wishes, and express our strong commitment to this crucial bilateral relationship,” Senator Britt added. “Uruguay has proven herself one of the world’s strongest democracies and is a stable ally in an unstable neighborhood there in South America.”
The inauguration of Yamandú Orsi is scheduled for March 1, 2025. Orsi, a 57-year-old former history teacher and two-time mayor of Canelones, is considered the political heir of former President José Mujica. His election marks a return to power for the leftist Broad Front coalition after a five-year center-right government under President Luis Lacalle Pou. Orsi has emphasized the importance of national dialogue and societal integration, aiming to promote unity and tolerance in Uruguay.
In preparation for the inauguration, Uruguayan authorities have rescheduled the ceremony to an indoor venue at the Official Service for Broadcasting, Performances, and Shows Auditorium in Montevideo, due to a forecast of rain. Weather permitting, President-elect Orsi plans to greet citizens at Independencia Square and attend an artistic show following the ceremony.
Notably, outgoing President Luis Lacalle Pou has refused to sign invitations for representatives from Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba to attend the inauguration, highlighting a political divide between Uruguay’s current administration and the incoming leftist government.
Senator Britt concluded, “As we work to usher in a new era of peace and prosperity in our country and across the globe, partners like Uruguay are key. I am looking forward to a fruitful trip and a joyous celebration of Uruguay’s peaceful transfer of power.”
The United States and Uruguay have long maintained strong diplomatic relations, and this delegation underscores the commitment to continue fostering collaboration between the two nations.
