After months of behind-the-scenes negotiations, the deadline for candidates closes on Saturday night, marking the start of a race towards the Oct 22 general election.
After months of behind-the-scenes negotiations, a deadline for candidates closes on Saturday night, marking the serious start of a race towards Oct. 22 general elections to choose a leader who can steer the South American country out of economic crisis, with inflation over 100%, rising poverty and dwindling foreign currency reserves.
"This completely changes the political scene," said Alejandro Corbacho, director of political science program at Argentine University UCEMA."He has the support of important business sectors here and he's going to be a competitive candidate." Bullrich, who touted party unity at a Friday press conference and later blamed Massa for the country's economic issues, pledged wholesale change if she won.
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