Argentine Election Signals Discontent Amid Economic Crisis
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Election held in Argentina during severe economic crisis with high inflation and poverty.
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Main candidates are libertarian Javier Milei, current Economy Minister Sergio Massa, and conservative Patricia Bullrich.
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Milei leads polls with anti-establishment message and controversial policy ideas like dollarization.
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Massa represents current administration blamed for economic woes. Bullrich was part of previous government that took large IMF loan.
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If no candidate gets 45% of vote, runoff between top two will be held in November. Outcome could further polarize divided country.