General Assembly of Uruguay

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General Assembly of Uruguay

The General Assembly of Uruguay (Spanish: Asamblea General de Uruguay) is the legislative branch of the government of Uruguay, and has two chambers: the Chamber of Senators and the Chamber of Representatives. General Assembly has 130 voting members: 99 representatives and 30 senators, the Vice President of the Republic, who is the President of the General Assembly, and the Senate has the right to vote.

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General Assembly of Uruguay

Asamblea General de Uruguay
49th Legislature of the Chamber of Senators
49th Legislature of the Chamber of Deputies
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Type
Type
HousesChamber of Senators
Chamber of Deputies
Leadership
Carolina Cosse, National Party
since March 1, 2025
President of the Chamber of Representatives
Ana Olivera, Broad Front
since March 1, 2024
Structure
Seats129 members
99 deputies
30 senators
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Senate political groups
Government
  •   National Party (10)
  •   Colorado Party (4)
  •   Open Cabildo (3)

Opposition

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Government (56)

Opposition (43)

Elections
Proportional representation
Proportional representation with Localized list
Senate last election
27 October 2024
27 October 2024
Meeting place
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Palacio Legislativo, Montevideo
Website
www.parlamento.gub.uy
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The legislature meets in the Legislative Palace in Montevideo. Both senators and representatives serve for five-year terms.[1]

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