In tight election race, Argentina to choose between far-right and Peronist candidates
Sunday's vote is between a far-right libertarian and the current economy minister. The winner will confront challenges such as triple-digit inflation, poverty and an increasingly polarized population.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — This Sunday's presidential runoff is like no other election in recent Argentine history.
The country is in its worst financial crisis in years, with annual inflation topping 140%, poverty rising and the national currency losing value daily. A far-right libertarian who brandishes a chainsaw at rallies while pledging to radically slash state spending has shaken up the political establishment. Polls are too close to call.
And the strong standing of the current ruling party's candidate is just one more twist: He is the current economy minister, responsible for overseeing Argentina's recent failing finances.
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