Worried Centrists To Move To Opposition

Former guerrilla José Mujica looks set to secure the ruling Frente Amplio (FA) coalition's nomination ahead of October's presidential race, marking a shift towards more populist politics for the ruling alliance. We believe that this could lead to a widespread migration of more centrist FA supporters to the centre-right opposition Blancos ahead of the poll, reducing the prospects for a first-round win and ensuring a more polarised political setting going forward.

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