Luis Lacalle Pou
President of Uruguay from 2020 to 2025
During his term, Lacalle Pou promoted an open, predictable country model that respected legal certainty, positioning Uruguay as a regional example of institutional stability and fiscal responsibility. His balanced approach, combining prudence in public spending with policies that encouraged investment and employment, reflects the vision that The 1841 Foundation promotes in all of its initiatives. Among the reasons motivating this recognition, we particularly highlight his management during the pandemic and the reforms introduced to the “tax holiday” regime, which positioned the country as a more competitive destination without compromising its international reputation.




