Peronist Candidate Alberto Fernandez Wins Argentine Presidential Election

The Guardian: Argentina election: Macri out as Cristina Fernández de Kirchner returns to office as VP

Victory of Alberto Fernández’s presidential campaign puts an end to the pro-business economic policies of Macri’s administration

In a dramatic comeback, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, one of Argentina’s most popular presidents during her two terms in 2007-2015, has been voted back into office as vice president.

A large crowd of supporters burst into a roar outside the Frente de Todos (Everybody’s Front) party bunker in the Chacarita neighbourhood of the capital city of Buenos Aires at 9pm when preliminary official results gave the victory to presidential candidate Alberto Fernández and Fernández de Kirchner.

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WNU editor: This makes it official .... Incumbent Mauricio Macri concedes defeat to Peronist candidate Alberto Fernández in Argentina’s presidential election (Washington Post). It is going to be wild week for Argentina's currency and stock markets.

More News On Argentina's Election

Argentine incumbent concedes defeat in presidential vote -- AP
Alberto Fernandez wins Argentine presidential election -- DW
Argentina's Fernandez leads Macri with first results counted, heading toward outright win -- Reuters
Argentina's Fernandez leads Macri with first results counted, heading towards outright win -- France 24
Argentina rejects austerity to elect Alberto Fernandez president -- Al Jazeera