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David GORMEZANO

Establishment insider or political provocateur? Argentina faces stark presidential choice

Supporters of Sergio Massa, hold posters of their candidate in front of an image depicting political opponent Javier Milei, during Milei's campaign rally in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires, Argentina on November 15, 2023. © Luis Robayo, AFP

Amid skyrocketing poverty and inflation, Argentinians face a stark choice on Sunday between two wildly different presidential candidates. Libertarian Javier Milei has led a disruptive campaign that has galvanised voters and won support from a faction of the traditional far-right. But a shock first-round victory for current Economy Minister Sergio Massa has set the scene for a down-to-the wire race in the final round of voting on Sunday.

As the results for the first round of voting were announced on October 22, cheers and hugs broke out in the campaign headquarters for government minister Massa.

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