Uruguay’s LGBTQ+ community finds itself in a moment of strategic reflection and coordinated action in this crucial election year. With presidential elections on the horizon, diverse voices inside and outside the Uruguayan political arena are advocating for representation. They are also working to confront the challenges facing the country’s queer population in obtaining positions in Congress. Uruguay is one of the first countries in Latin America to implement legislation and public policies to improve the quality of life of LGBTQ+ people. Uruguay, in fact, is considered one of the safest countries in the world for queer tourists. In recent years, however, LGBTQ+ people have been underrepresented in Congress and other political spaces, and activists see the Oct. 27 election as an opportunity to gain space.