Argentina heads to polls in grip of fierce economic crisis
Sunday, 22 October 2023 Argentines will vote in a general election on Sunday amid the country's worst economic crisis in two decades. The far-right libertarian candidate Javier Milei is in pole position to win, promising to bring about radical change in the economy and politics. However, centrist Peronist Economy Minister Sergio Massa and conservative Patricia Bullrich are also strong contenders. The election outcome will have significant implications for Argentina's markets, trade relationships, and political trajectory.
In the heart of South America, Argentina is gripped by an endless economic crisis. A prolonged history of hyperinflation, currency devaluation, and fiscal mismanagement has created enormous..