Monday, October 23, 2023

Argentina Presidential Election Heading To A Run-Off

 

CNN: Argentina presidential election heading to run-off with Massa leading Milei 

CNN — The battle to decide who will run crisis-wracked Argentina is heading to a run off vote next month between left wing candidate Sergio Massa and far right libertarian Javier Milei, according to data released by Argentina’s National Electoral Chamber after the first round of voting on Sunday.

After polls closed Massa received the highest number of votes – 8,877,325, accounting for 36.33% of the total, data revealed. Milei received 7,373,876 votes – roughly 30.18%. Third place candidate Patricia Bullrich got 23.82% and conceded defeat late Sunday night. 

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WNU Editor: This result shows how powerful (and still popular) the Peronists are in Argentina. 

Argentina Presidential Election Heading To A Run-Off  

Argentine minister’s surprise showing sets up presidential election run-off with right-wing populist -- AP  

Argentina’s Peronists soar in election to seal run-off with radical Milei -- CNBC/Reuters 

Argentina election: Milei underperforms, but still reaches second round runoff against establishment's Massa -- FOX News  

Argentina's Massa beats Milei in first-round vote -- DW

Far-right populist Javier Milei fails to win first round of Argentina’s presidential election -- The Guardian 

Argentine economy minister bags surprise win over chainsaw-wielding populist in presidential poll -- France 24  

Peronists stage surprise comeback in Argentina -- GZero

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