Alberto Fernández has been elected as Argentina’s new president, defeating Mauricio Macri, who was punished for his economic record.
Argentina’s president-elect, Alberto Fernández (right), with his running mate, former president and first lady Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
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Argentina has voted for change. Alberto Fernández, a 60-year-old lawyer, defeated President Mauricio Macri with a campaign emphasizing economic recovery, social inclusion and national unity.
Argentina’s president, Mauricio Macri came second in the country’s first round of voting.
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A deep recession, a severe drought and a plunging currency have led to the biggest bailout in IMF history. The government hopes it can avoid the meltdowns that followed past crises.
At Parque de la Memoria, Obama and Macri pay tribute to victims of the dictatorship.
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