In Uruguay, a former left-wing rebel is a step closer to winning the presidency. In the first round of voting, Jose Mujica won just under the 50 percent needed for an outright victory. He will now face former president Luis Lacalle in a runoff.

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In Uruguay, a former left-wing rebel is a step closer to winning the presidency. In the first round of voting, Jose Mujica won just under the 50 percent needed for an outright victory. He will now face former president Luis Lacalle in a runoff.