Argentine Economy Minister To Run For President
Argentina's economy minister, Sergio Massa, will run as the presidential candidate for the ruling center-left Peronist bloc in October elections, the coalition said on Friday.
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Argentina's economy minister, Sergio Massa, will run as the presidential candidate for the ruling center-left Peronist bloc in October elections, the coalition said on Friday.
BUENOS AIRES, June 24, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Argentina's economy minister, Sergio Massa, will run as the presidential candidate for the
Argentina's presidential election battle lines have hardened after economy minister Sergio Massa entered the race in a dramatic late twist to take on front runners including a conservative city mayor, ex-security czar and libertarian economist. The most notable late confirmation has been Economy Minister Sergio Massa, whose candidacy was announced somewhat unexpectedly Friday night. "This completely changes the political scene," said Alejandro Corbacho, director of political science program at Argentine University UCEMA.
The announcement of Massa’s candidacy comes despite high inflation and Kirchnerist critiques of the economy
Sergio Massa also tweeted his thanks to the Interior Minister for withdrawing his presidential candidacy