On Sunday, Uruguay will hold a runoff in its second-round presidential election, featuring a close contest between center-left candidate Yamandu Orsi and conservative Alvaro Delgado.

Orsi, from the Broad Front, secured 43.9% of the October vote, while Delgado obtained 26.8%, with additional support from the conservative Colorado Party, which could bring his total to nearly 42%.

Despite ideological tensions in other regions, Uruguay's political atmosphere remains relatively calm with considerable overlap between the coalition platforms.

The election takes place in a nation of 3.4 million people known for its beaches, legalized marijuana, and stability.

Ballot stations will be open from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. local time, with results expected approximately two hours after closing.

Both candidates aim to attract the 8% of first-round voters who chose minor parties or abstained.

A televised debate on November 17 had little impact on undecided voters, as exemplified by Rosario Gusque, 42, from Canelones.

Meanwhile, analyst Nicolas Saldias notes that Uruguay might resist a global trend of ruling parties losing vote share due to economic factors favoring Delgado's campaign.