About
Jorge Luis Batlle Ibáñez was an Uruguayan politician and lawyer who served as the 38th President of Uruguay from 2000 to 2005. A member of the Colorado Party, he had a long and distinguished career in Uruguayan politics. He served as a National Representative from 1959 to 1967 and as a Senator from 1985 to 1999. Batlle remains the last president from the Colorado Party to date.
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Career Timeline
1959D$1M
National Representative
Early career in Uruguayan politics.
1985C▲$3M+$2M
Elected Senator
Became Senator after long break.
2000B▲$6M+$3M
President of Uruguay
Elected as the President of Uruguay.
2005C▼$8M+$2M
Leaves Presidency
End of presidential term.
2016C$10M+$2M
Death
Passed away on October 24, 2016.
2026C$10M
Legacy as President
Remembered for his time as president and his political career.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026