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Massa and Milei advance to November 19 run-off

Pro-government candidate Sergio Massa was the most voted in the presidential elections of Sunday 22 October in Argentina.

The current economy minister obtained almost 37% of the votes, while in second place was the libertarian Javier Milei, with almost 30%.

The two will contest a run-off election on 19 November to determine the successor to outgoing President Alberto Fernández.

In his first speech after victory, Massa reiterated his commitment to convene a government of national unity with various political forces if he comes to power.

For his part, Milei called for the unity of the opposition to defeat Kirchnerism.

The economist sent a message to the voters of Patricia Bullrich, of conservative coalition Juntos por el Cambio, who came third with 23% of the vote.

In fourth place was the governor Juan Schiaretti, with 7 points, and in fifth place was the left-wing MP Myriam Bregman, with just over 2%.