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Chamber of Representatives of Uruguay

Chamber of Representatives
Cámara de Representantes
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
Leadership
José Carlos Mahía, FA
Since 1 March 2017
Structure
Seats 99
Chamber of Deputies of Uruguay 2014.svg
Political groups
Elections
Party-list proportional representation
D'Hondt method
Last election
26 October 2014
Meeting place
2016 columnas de la fachada del Palacio Legislativo de Montevideo.jpg
Palacio Legislativo, seat of the General Assembly
Website
Official website

The Chamber of Representatives (Spanish: Cámara de Representantes) is the lower house of the General Assembly of Uruguay (Asamblea General). The Chamber has 99 members, elected for a five-year term by proportional representation with at least two members per department. As of the last election, the Broad Front has retained its majority with 50 Deputies with the National Party receiving 31, the Colorado Party receiving 17, and the Independent Party electing two.

Coordinates: 34°53′28″S 56°11′14″W / 34.89111°S 56.18722°W / -34.89111; -56.18722


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