Political outsider Javier Milei, former security minister Patricia Bullrich, and Economy Minister Sergio Massa, are the frontrunners in the election(L to R). Charismatic Economy Minister Sergio Massa represents the center-left Peronist coalition, a populist movement heavy on state intervention and welfare programs that has dominated Argentine politics for decades. Photo: Luis ROBAYO / AFPSource: AFP"Everything is already broken. Charismatic Economy Minister Sergio Massa represents the ruling center-left Peronist coalition, a populist movement heavy on state intervention and welfare programs that has dominated Argentine politics for decades but has grown deeply unpopular. Photo: Gustavo IZUS, Gabriela VAZ / AFPSource: AFPHaving overseen the country's recent economic pains, he has been an easy punching bag for his rivals.

Source: The Star October 22, 2023 02:11 UTC