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Economy Minister Massa To Run For President

ARGENTINA
  • Current Economy Minister Sergio Massa will run for president as the only candidate of the government’s ruling coalition. Union por la Patria will run a single candidate in presidential elections to be held later this year, according to a message on Twitter. Massa will be joined by former Defense Minister Agustin Rossi as his vice presidential running mate.
  • It is worth noting that Argentina’s main opposition coalition Juntos por el Cambio has taken the lead in an analysis of polls ahead of the Aug. 13 presidential primary, Clarin newspaper reported.
  • Separately, Economy Minister Massa is scheduled to be holding a cabinet meeting Monday morning, according to a statement from his press office sent Sunday evening, where he is said to be discussing new measures with staff.

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