The Presidency of Uruguay is the highest executive authority in the country, responsible for implementing laws and managing the government. The President is elected for a five-year term and can serve non-consecutive terms. The role includes overseeing the executive branch, proposing legislation, and representing Uruguay internationally. Uruguay has a long history of democratic governance, with the first presidential election held in 1830. The current political system is a representative democracy, where the President works alongside a cabinet of ministers. Notable recent presidents include Tabaré Vázquez and Luis Lacalle Pou, who have shaped modern Uruguayan policies and international relations.