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Elections in Argentina: Sergio Massa and Javier Milei will define in a runoff who will be the next president
Voting in Argentina has ended and there will be a second round between two candidates, according to exit poll data, which indicates that neither would have obtained enough numbers to win in the first round. Official data is expected to be announced after 9:00 p.m. Throughout the day, the main candidates expressed their opinions on the elections.
The Together for Change candidate, Patricia Bullrich, voted with optimism and stated "I am going to be President", highlighting her goal of being in the November second round and winning the elections. "We have to wait for the results, but I am happy with what we have done," added Bullrich after voting at the Argentine Rural Society property.
On the other hand, a chaotic scenario developed during the day when the presidential candidate of La Libertad Avanza (LLA), Javier Milei, came to cast his vote. He was received by hundreds of people who cheered his name and threw flowers at the car that transported him. Despite the confusion, Milei expressed his confidence in being able to revitalize Argentina.
The Minister of Economy and presidential candidate of Unión por la Patria (UxP), Sergio Massa, urged Argentines to vote and highlighted the importance of these elections for the next four years of the country. He avoided speculating on the results and stressed the value of democratic respect.
In a surprising turn, Vice President Cristina Kirchner distanced herself from the government of President Alberto Fernández, claiming that she "was not listened to" when making decisions. She emphasized that a vice president's responsibility is to preside over the Senate and not make executive decisions. Furthermore, she distanced herself from the current crisis, blaming the president for the country's situation and avoiding any personal responsibility.
The long-awaited release of official results is expected to determine the next steps in Argentina's presidential election.