Gregorio Álvarez
Served: 1981–1985
Army general and the last of the de facto military presidents.
List of Presidents of Uruguay: Past and Present
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This page lists the presidents and heads of state of Uruguay from 1981 to the present, with the years each leader was in office and a short summary of their time in power. Use it to find the current president of Uruguay, former leaders, and key dates in the country's political history.
Current president of Uruguay: Yamandú Orsi (in office since 2025).
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Presidents of Uruguay in order, with years in office
Julio María Sanguinetti
Served: 1985–1990
First president after the return to democracy.
Luis Alberto Lacalle
Served: 1990–1995
National Party president.
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Julio María Sanguinetti
Served: 1995–2000
Returned for a second term.
Jorge Batlle
Served: 2000–2005
Colorado Party president during the 2002 financial crisis.
Tabaré Vázquez
Served: 2005–2010
First Frente Amplio president and an oncologist; he served two non-consecutive terms.
José Mujica
Served: 2010–2015
Former Tupamaro guerrilla known as the 'poorest president'.
Tabaré Vázquez
Served: 2015–2020
Returned for a second term.
Luis Lacalle Pou
Served: 2020–2025
National Party president and son of Luis Alberto Lacalle.
Yamandú Orsi
Served: 2025–present
Frente Amplio president and former mayor of Canelones who took office on 1 March 2025.
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Frequently asked questions about the presidents of Uruguay
Who is the current president of Uruguay?
The current president of Uruguay is Yamandú Orsi, in office since 2025.
Who were the previous presidents of Uruguay?
The presidents and heads of state of Uruguay listed on this page, in order, are: Gregorio Álvarez, Julio María Sanguinetti, Luis Alberto Lacalle, Jorge Batlle, Tabaré Vázquez, José Mujica, Luis Lacalle Pou, Yamandú Orsi.
Sources: Wikipedia, List of presidents of Uruguay; Reuters, AP and Rio Times reports on Yamandú Orsi, including October 2026 coverage (checked Nov 2026). Shows the ten most recent presidents since 1981, including the last military ruler.. Last reviewed November 2026.
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