Description: (38th President of Uruguay)
Jorge Luis Batlle Ibáñez was a Uruguayan politician and lawyer who served as the 38th president of Uruguay from 2000 to 2005. He held various government positions, such as National Representative and Senator of the Republic, since the 1950s. During his presidency, Batlle faced challenges including a banking crisis and a foot-and-mouth epidemic that affected the country's economy. His administration prioritized human rights issues and foreign policy, strengthening ties with the United States while severing diplomatic relations with Cuba.