The presidential election in Argentina is currently making headlines. The second round will pit Sergio Massa, Minister of the Economy, against Javier Milei, anarcho-capitalist candidate. The debate between the two candidates, which took place on Sunday, November 12, was fascinating, with heated exchanges and personal attacks between the two adversaries.
On the one hand, Sergio Massa accused Javier Milei of lying about his program and questioned his mental health, accusing him of being aggressive and of not having the necessary abilities to assume the presidency. On the other hand, Javier Milei did not mince his words to criticize the economic failure of the current government and describes it as a thieving and corrupt political caste.
Javier Milei’s economic proposals are radical, including measures to reduce public spending and privatizations. He also advocates the dollarization of the Argentine economy. Sergio Massa sought to embarrass him by confronting him with his proposals, but Javier Milei refused to answer with a simple “yes” or “no” and called Sergio Massa a comedian, in reference to his media career before to enter politics.
The debate was not only focused on the economic programs, but also on the personality of the two candidates. Sergio Massa criticized Javier Milei’s aggressiveness and insisted on the importance of electing someone with the abilities and mental balance to lead the country. In response, Javier Milei emphasized his commitment to individual freedom and asserted that this did not prevent trade with other countries.
Polls predict a close vote between the two candidates, with a very small gap. It is therefore difficult to make a prediction on the final result of the Argentine presidential election.
In conclusion, the debate between Sergio Massa and Javier Milei was lively and intense, with heated exchanges and personal attacks. Both candidates defended their radically different economic programs and highlighted their own personalities. The presidential election in Argentina promises to be exciting and is attracting interest both nationally and internationally.