Argentina's Soaring Inflation Sparks Anger Ahead of Presidential Runoff Between Contrasting Economic Visions
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Argentina's annual inflation rate hit 143% in October, showing a slight decrease from previous months but still extremely high.
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The dire economic situation, including high inflation and poverty, is stirring anger among voters ahead of the presidential election runoff.
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Economy Minister Sergio Massa and libertarian Javier Milei are facing off in the election, offering differing visions on how to address the economic woes.
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Milei pledges radical free-market policies like dollarization and closing the central bank, while Massa argues Milei's plans would make matters worse.
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The race is seen as too close to predict, as frustration over the economy propels the outsider Milei despite Massa winning the first round.