Voters express frustration ahead of Argentina primary election
Al JazeeraAPR 2023
Argentina has entered into its worst economic crisis in two decades under the Alberto Fernández presidency, as inflation has surpassed 100 percent and economic activity has stagnated, so it's no surprise that the outgoing leader gave up reelection ahead of a strong defeat. Only the pro-business opposition can offer Argentines hope for better days.
It's certain that Fernández's plans for reelection were abandoned due to his low approval ratings, but Sergio Massa is not cannon fodder in the face of an imminent electoral defeat. The Peronist presidential hopeful is a moderate business-friendly politician that may yet garner support from the center and the left, especially as he will compete against far-right rivals.