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Neoliberalism rejected at the ballot box in Argentina – but tough times ahead
What does the election of Alberto Fernandez as president mean for the future of Argentinians? BERT SCHOUWENBURG reports from Buenos Aires
President-elect of Argentina Alberto Fernandez

LEFT-OF-CENTRE Peronist Alberto Fernandez will be Argentina’s next president after roundly defeating the incumbent, Mauricio Macri, in elections held on October 27, thus obviating the need for a second round run-off that would have taken place on November 24. 

Elected as his vice-president was the former president of the republic, Cristina Fernandez, (no relation) for whom Alberto Fernandez was formerly chief of staff. 

Macri’s defeat signifies a rejection of neoliberal economics and comes at a time when Latin America is convulsed by conflicts arising from popular reaction to similar policies in Ecuador, Chile and Haiti. 

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