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Argentina’s upcoming election; Annual inflation of 114% is pushing Argentina to the right

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Patricia Bullrich and Javier Milei are rising in the polls for this year’s presidential election | The Americas

The annual inflation rate, of 114%, is the worlds third highest. The share of people who cannot afford basic food, stuffs and services has risen from 30% in 2018 to 43% today. Unsurprisingly, the main concern of voters is the economy, and it is pushing them to favor politicians who offer radical fixes to the countries economic malaise.

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This Article is about Argentina's upcoming presidential election. The main message is that Patricia Bullrich and Javier Milei are rising in the polls, and the primary concern of voters is the country's economic malaise, prompting them to favor candidates who promise radical fixes. The summary of the Article is: Argentina’s upcoming presidential election has two leading candidates, Patricia Bullrich and Javier Milei, who have been rising in the polls. This comes amid a backdrop of economic crisis caused by high inflation rates and increasing numbers who can't afford basic needs. Voters look to support politicians offering radical solutions to stem from this malaise.

Keywords: Argentina, Presidential Election, Patricia Bullrich, Javier Milei, Inflation Rate, Afford Basic Needs, Economic Crisis

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