Argentina’s upcoming presidential election on October 22nd is seeing an uncommon three-way competition. Patricia Bullrich, Sergio Massa, and Javier Milei are all polling above 20 percent. This contrasts with Argentina’s usual pattern of presidential races, which typically consist of two candidates—one representing the Peronists and the other the anti-Peronists.
However, in this election, two major candidates—Milei and Bullrich—are running on the anti-Peronist platform. Despite both being critics of the current government, they each have their own distinct policy proposals. Milei advocates for dollarizing Argentina’s economy, while Bullrich focuses on implementing a tough crime-fighting strategy. On the other hand, Massa, a Peronist candidate, seeks to position himself as a unity candidate and distance himself from his own party’s leadership.
This unique arrangement of candidates may stem from Argentina’s familiar economic challenges. Once again, the country is grappling with annual inflation exceeding 120 percent, and the poverty rate reached 40 percent by mid-2023. A survey conducted by CB Consultora in September revealed a 75 percent disapproval rating for the current government.
In order to secure a victory in the first round, a candidate must receive at least 45 percent of the vote or secure 40 percent with a 10-percent advantage over the runner-up. Otherwise, the two leading candidates will face each other in a runoff on November 19th. Voting is compulsory for all individuals except those between 16 to 18 years old.
Who are the three major candidates running for president and what is their approval rating, according to CB Consultora? To find out, AS/COA Online provides an overview of the top three contenders based on polling, as well as information on the two candidates rounding out the field.
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