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Vazquez Is Favorite to Win Uruguay Presidential Vote

Leftist ruling party candidate Tabare Vazquez is a clear favorite to win Uruguay's presidential election this month, buoyed by widespread affection for the country's outgoing leader and strong economic growth. Opinion polls show Vazquez, who was president in 2005-10, trouncing Luis Lacalle Pou of the center-right National Party bybetween 13 and 17 percentage points in the Nov. 30 runoff. Vazquez, 74, ended his first term with approval ratings hitting 70 percent for his...

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