The VIII Ordinary Congress José “Pepe” Mujica will be held from October 16 to 18 at the Peñarol Palace. Fernando Pereira's candidacy at the head of the Frente Amplio was unanimously validated during a Plenary. This choice marks a change in method, replacing internal elections with a decision made during the Congress. Pereira, in office since February 2022, emphasized the importance of governing by listening to the needs of the population.