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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Argentina's Presidential Election: Milei vs. Massa in Run-off Vote

Argentina's economy minister Sergio Massa has defied expectations by winning over 36% of the vote in the presidential election, putting him on course for a run-off contest with far-right candidate Javier Milei. With no candidate receiving the necessary 45% of votes, a second round will be held on November 19. Massa's lead was surprising as many believed voters would punish him for presiding over a financial crisis. Milei, who had led in the primaries, came second. The winner will face the challenge of winning over a country desperate for improvement amid a difficult economic situation.

via BBC.com|

#argentina #javier-milei #politics

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Argentina's Presidential Election: Massa and Milei Head to Run-Off

Argentina's presidential election is heading to a run-off vote next month between left-wing candidate Sergio Massa and far-right libertarian Javier Milei. Massa received the highest number of votes in the first round, followed by Milei. Third-place candidate Patricia Bullrich conceded defeat. The election comes at a time of widespread disillusionment with the country's elite and its management. The government coalition supporting Massa has shown a strong performance, as Argentina faces a severe financial crisis. Inflation has soared to 138%, putting pressure on ordinary people. The next president will take office in December for a 4-year term.

via CNN|

#argentina #javier-milei #politics

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

The Impact of Turkey's Election Runoff on Politics and Diplomacy.

The ultranationalist ATA Alliance, led by the Victory Party of Umit Ozdag, emerged as a potential kingmaker in Turkey's presidential elections after backing Sinan Ogan, who took 5.2% of the vote in the first round. However, Ogan's endorsement of incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the run-off vote led to the end of the alliance. Ozdag then threw his weight behind Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the candidate of the main opposition alliance. Analysts say the division in the potential "kingmaker" coalition may affect the outcome of the run-off vote.

via Al Jazeera English|

#alliance #nationalism #politics