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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
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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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