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Poll vault: Argentina’s Peronist surprise
Oct 23, 2023
Ana Lánquez, a Latin America correspondent for The Economist, joins Anton LaGuardia, the diplomatic editor, and Anne Rowe, obituaries editor, to unpack Argentina's surprising election results amid a turbulent economy. They discuss how Sergio Massa outshone expectations against Javier Milei's radical proposals and the factors driving voter behavior. The conversation shifts to the alarming rise of state-sponsored assassinations, tackling moral dilemmas and international implications. Lastly, they reflect on the life of Ofir Libstein, revealing the human story behind political turmoil.
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- The unexpected victory of Sergio Massa in the first round of the Argentine presidential race highlights the unpredictability of political outcomes and the potential for shifts in public opinion.
- The increasing prevalence of cross-border assassinations suggests a concerning erosion of international norms and the potential for state violence, driven by advancements in technology and justifications based on self-defense or counter-terrorism efforts.
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Argentina's Presidential Race: Unexpected Turn of Events
The presidential race in Argentina seemed to be dominated by one candidate, Javier Millet, who led in the primaries and pledged radical reforms. However, the incumbent left-wing Peronist movement gained support, with their candidate Sergio Massa coming out on top in the first round of voting. This unexpected turn of events means that Massa and Millet will now go to a run-off election in four weeks' time.
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