Yamandú Orsi, a left-wing former history teacher, won Uruguay’s presidential election, defeating conservative candidate Álvaro Delgado by over three percentage points in Sunday’s run-off.

Orsi’s victory marks the return of his Broad Front coalition to power after five years of conservative rule.

A protege of former President José Mujica, Orsi comes from a modest background and served as mayor of Canelones, where he attracted business investment.

Pledging unity, Orsi aims to govern for all Uruguayans and promote national dialogue, the BBC has reported.

His coalition also secured a Senate majority, though it did not win the Chamber of Representatives.

Written by B.C. Begley