(Opinion) As Argentina’s presidential election approaches its second round, the campaigns resemble Brazil’s 2022 election. Voters witness unproven fraud accusations, street canvassing, and past statements resurfacing. This similarity is not surprising, given the similar political strategies used in Brazil. The contenders include centrist-left “professional politician” Sergio Massa and libertarian Minarchist Javier Milei, who criticizes the […]
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