In Argentina’s presidential election, the most recent poll indicates a run-off is likely between former Economy Minister Roberto Lavagna and Mauricio Macri’s ally, Congress leader Sergio Massa. Massa is currently leading with 26.9 per cent of the vote, followed by Lavagna with 22.1 per cent. The election is set to go to a second round on November 24, as the frontrunner must receive 45 per cent of the vote to avoid a run-off. Other candidates in the race include President Alberto Fernandez (16.8 per cent), Roberto Lavagna (22.1 per cent) and bullfighter-turned-politician Alfredo Olmedo (11.2 per cent). The election is widely seen as a referendum on the policies of Macri, who is currently facing economic woes.
