Vice President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay
Vicepresidente de la República Oriental del Uruguay | |
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Seat | Legislative Palace |
Term length | Five years, not renewable immediately |
Inaugural holder | Alfredo Navarro |
Formation | 1 March 1934 |
Website | presidencia.gub.uy |
The vice president of Uruguay is the person with the second highest position in the executive branch of the Uruguayan government, after the President of Uruguay. The Vice President replaces the elected President in case of his death or absence. The vice president is also an officer in the legislative branch, as president of the Chamber of Senators and of the General Assembly.
The current Vice President is Beatriz Argimón, who took office on March 1, 2020.[1]