Argentina presidential election: Javier Milei and Sergio Massa head for run-off vote

Argentina’s Binary Moment

The result of the second round of Argentina’s presidential elections means that the third (and decisive) round will represent a distinctly binary choice between Peronist Sergio Massa and his diametric opposite, Javier Milei.

Argentina's 'Historic Event' Election Result Means a November Runoff Vote

The world was holding its breath over the results of Argentina’s Oct. 22 presidential election when the announcement came that front-runner candidates Javier Milei and ruling coalition contender Sergio Massa will face off in a second round of voting on Nov. 19. Argentina’s current economic minister, Mr. Massa, took the lead after securing 36.7 percent of the popular vote, while Mr. Milei came in at 30 percent. Suspended in the balance is the cou…

Race to be Argentina's President heads to runoff

Isa Soares speaks with CNN's Stefano Pozzebon after 25 million residents of Argentina cast their votes in Sunday's election.

Left candidate on top against ‘anarcho-capitalist’ in Argentina’s presidential race

Left candidate Sergio Massa won most votes in Sunday’s Argentinian presidential election in a surprise result. Economy Minister Massa, from the Union for the Homeland coalition, won around 36.7% of the vote while his main rival, far-right Javier Milei of the Freedom Advances alliance, scored 30% despite being widely tipped to win. As no candidate received more than 50% of the vote, the two leading candidates will go to a Nov. 19 run-off. Massa’s…

Voters in Argentina back its ruling party's candidate in presidential elections

The ruling party in Argentina did surprisingly well in this weekend's presidential election, coming in first despite facing the worst economy in decades.

Populism vs. the establishment: What to expect in Argentina’s presidential runoff

After a surprising first-round result, the next election will now pit Economy Minister Sergio Massa against right-wing populist Javier Milei.