# Uruguay-Brazil diplomatic relations during Brazilian चुनावों > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uruguay-brazil-diplomatic-relations-during-brazilian > Updated: 2026-10-23T19:13:22.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Following the first round of presidential elections in Brazil, where Flávio Bolsonaro held an advantage over Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi emphasized the necessity of the process occurring “within the norms and democratic coexistence.” Orsi stated that bilateral relations should remain independent of political affinities, distinguishing between party positions and the responsibility of governments to maintain a common agenda. As the election moved toward a runoff, Uruguayan officials reaffirmed their commitment to stable ties. Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin noted that the Mercosur trade bloc would not be fundamentally altered by the results and stated, “whoever triumphs in the elections will have our full availability to have a great relationship for the future, because Brazil needs it, Uruguay needs it.” The Uruguayan administration maintained that diplomatic connections should be viewed as state-to-state relations that persist despite changes in leadership. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Uruguay seeks stable relations with Brazil following runoff election Uruguay's Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin stated that the Mercosur bloc will remain stable regardless of whether Lula da Silva or Flávio Bolsonaro wins the Brazilian presidential runoff. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uruguay-seeks-stable-relations-with-brazil-following-runoff-election ### 2026-10-05: Yamandú Orsi addresses Brazil election impact on Uruguay Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi emphasized that Brazil's election results should not affect bilateral relations, asserting that diplomatic ties must remain independent of political ideologies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yamand-orsi-addresses-brazil-election-impact-on-uruguay --- Cite as: Uruguay-Brazil diplomatic relations during Brazilian चुनावों. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uruguay-brazil-diplomatic-relations-during-brazilian