Sergio Massa has entered the presidential race

[MilHojas]

Argentina political drama heats as election battle lines drawn

Argentina's presidential election battle lines have hardened after economy minister Sergio Massa entered the race in a dramatic late twist to take on front runners including a conservative city mayor, ex-security czar and libertarian economist.

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Argentina’s Peronists unite behind economy minister in hopes of winning October election

Sergio Massa announced as last-minute coalition unity candidate despite presiding over rampant inflation

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Sergio Massa announced as last-minute coalition unity candidate despite presiding over rampant inflation

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[Reply Guy]

I wonder if the K faction will back Massa.

He was very chatty with US officials as evidenced in Wikileaks.

The US must be thrilled. Whoever wins this election will be a friend to the US government.