Argentina will hold its general election on October 27, 2023. The election will determine the next president, vice president, and members of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.
The current president, Alberto Fernández, is eligible to run for re-election. However, he has not yet announced whether he will do so. If he does not run, the likely frontrunners for the presidency are former president Mauricio Macri and former Buenos Aires mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta.
Macri is the leader of the center-right Republican Proposal party. He served as president from 2015 to 2019. During his presidency, he implemented a series of economic reforms that were unpopular with many Argentines. However, he is also credited with reducing inflation and improving the country’s credit rating.
Rodríguez Larreta is the leader of the center-right PRO party. He is the current mayor of Buenos Aires and is seen as a rising star in Argentine politics. He is popular among voters in the capital city, but he is less well-known in other parts of the country.
The other candidates for president include former economy minister Martín Guzmán, former labor minister Claudio Moroni, and former Buenos Aires province governor María Eugenia Vidal.
The general election is expected to be a close race. The outcome will depend on a number of factors, including the state of the economy, the popularity of the candidates, and voter turnout.
The Economy
The economy is likely to be a major issue in the election. Argentina is currently experiencing high inflation and a slow economic recovery. The government has implemented a number of measures to try to address these problems, but it is unclear whether they will be successful.
The Candidates
The popularity of the candidates will also be a major factor in the election. Macri is a polarizing figure, but he is also a well-known and experienced politician. Rodríguez Larreta is less well-known, but he is seen as a more moderate and pragmatic candidate.
Voter Turnout
Voter turnout is also likely to be a factor in the election. In recent years, voter turnout in Argentina has been relatively low. However, the 2023 election is expected to be more competitive than previous elections, which could lead to higher voter turnout.
The general election in Argentina is likely to be a close race. The outcome will depend on a number of factors, including the state of the economy, the popularity of the candidates, and voter turnout.
