Argentines Face Stark Choice in Presidential Runoff Vote as Candidates Offer Divergent Paths out of Deep Economic Crisis
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Argentina is holding a presidential runoff election this weekend between left-wing candidate Sergio Massa and far-right outsider Javier Milei.
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The economy is the key issue, with inflation over 140% and 40% of Argentines in poverty. Voters want fixes for the deep economic crisis.
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Massa is the economy minister promising change. Critics say he oversaw the current slump, but supporters say give him a chance.
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Milei is a radical proposing drastic measures like dollarization. His brash style has captured attention, drawing comparisons to Trump and Bolsonaro.
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Whoever wins faces major challenges lifting Argentina out of crisis. Tough adjustments and cuts will come at a high cost.