In the 2015 local elections，the FA extended a hegemony over the mayoralty of greater Montevideo，while the new opposition coalition made significant gains. Faced with great international and regional uncertainties，economic growth decelerated significantly，but still maintained moderate growth. Relatively tight government budgets led to union discontent，as persistent protests and strikes not only divided the ruling coalition but also affected the president’s approval ratings. In foreign affairs，Uruguay worked hard to repair the relations with Venezuela，while actively developing economic diplomacy.