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Poll vault: Argentina’s Peronist surprise
Oct 23, 2023
Ana Lánquez, a Latin America correspondent, delves into Argentina's surprising election results, revealing why the Peronist candidate outshone the libertarian challenger, Javier Milei. Anton LaGuardia examines the ominous rise of cross-border assassinations, questioning the normalization of state-sponsored violence. Meanwhile, Anne Rowe reflects on the poignant life and untimely death of Ophir Libstein, a local leader in Israel, highlighting his efforts for peaceful coexistence amid conflict. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on politics, violence, and legacy.
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- In Argentina's presidential race, the left-wing candidate surpassed the front-runner, a libertarian economist, introducing more uncertainty to the political landscape.
- There is a growing trend of states becoming bolder in carrying out assassinations abroad, eroding the norm against assassination and setting a dangerous precedent.
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Argentina's Presidential Race: A Surprising Outcome
In Argentina's presidential race, Sergio Massa, the left-wing candidate, came out on top with 37% of the vote, surpassing the leading candidate, Javier Millet. Millet, a libertarian economist, had been seen as the front-runner with radical plans to cut through the state. The close result means a run-off election between Massa and Millet in four weeks' time, introducing more uncertainty to an already turbulent political landscape.
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