- 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.
- Immediately after Massa’s concession speech, the Argentine electoral authority released partial results: With 86.6% of votes tallied, Milei had 55.95% and Massa 44.04%.
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‘Trump-Like’ Candidate Javier Milei Wins Presidency In Argentina, Even Has The Hair
El candidato a la Presidencia de Argentina líder de La Libertad Avanza (ultrederecha), Javier Milei, habla con medios de comunicación hoy en Buenos Aires (Argentina). EFE/Enrique Garcia Medina
