INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
the primaries revealed a deeply divided electorate.Libertarian economist Javier Milei led with 30.1% of the votes, disrupting the prior
(27.2%).This unanticipated result, not foreseen by polls and a shock to the market, underscores a demand from over half of the Argentinians
for a significant change in direction.Javier Milei
elections, however, cast shadows of doubt over the October face-off: Can Milei gain more traction with his beyond-neoliberal ideas?Might
there be a transfer of votes between Patricia Bullrich, leader of Juntos por el Cambio, and Milei?Beyond political uncertainties, the key
contenders have starkly contrasting economic visions for a country grappling with fiscal imbalances, soaring inflation, rising poverty, and
a staggering debt with the IMF.Regardless of who assumes the presidency come December 10th, significant concerns loom over the chosen
economic path and its pace.Bullrich argues for immediate, decisive measures, advocating for a dual-currency system and promptly removing
restrictions on dollar purchases.Milei pushes for a radical turnaround, suggesting the shutdown of the Central Bank and a phased
dollarization of the economy.Contrarily, Massa cautions against sudden changes, emphasizing the need for steady trade and currency flows
before lifting any restrictions.As candidates delve deep into debates, Argentina, devoid of monetary reserves, remains caught in the
crossfire of a stagnant economy, constant currency turmoil, and segments of society burdened by relentless inflation.
