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Politico: Populist Javier Milei prevails in Argentina’s presidential runoff Economy Minister Sergio Massa conceded defeat.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s Economy Minister Sergio Massa conceded defeat to populist Javier Milei in Sunday’s fiercely polarized presidential runoff even before the country’s electoral authority released official results.
Massa congratulated his opponent, a right-wing economist who has promised a dramatic shake-up for many of the nation’s institutions and welcomed frequent comparisons of him to former U.S. President Donald Trump.
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WNU Editor: He definitely has a mandate for change with 56% of the vote, and winning the majority in 20 of 23 Argentine provinces.
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