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Who Is Javier Milei? Sergio Massa? Argentina’s election explained.

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BUENOS AIRES — On Sunday, Argentines will vote in a pivotal presidential election that could deliver a win for the global far-right movement and a blow to the country’s political establishment. Or it could lead to a continuation of the Peronist movement that has long dominated politics in the third-largest economy in Latin America. As … Read more

Argentina Economy Minister Massa and Right-Wing Populist Milei Head to Presidential Runoff

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Economy Minister Sergio Massa held the lead Sunday night in early results from Argentina’s presidential election, a surprise reflecting voters’ reluctance to hand the presidency to his chief contender, a right-wing populist who has pledged to drastically overhaul the state. With 86% of the votes counted, Massa had 36.2%, compared to … Read more