A surprise result in Argentina's presidential election sets up a showdown

Economy Minister Sergio Massa produced a big surprise by finishing first in the opening round of Argentina's presidential election, reflecting voters' wariness about handing the presidency to his chief rival, a right-wing populist.

A surprise result in Argentina's presidential election sets up a showdown
A man in a dark suit holds a microphone while he speaks during a political rally.

Economy Minister Sergio Massa produced a big surprise by finishing first in the opening round of Argentina's presidential election, reflecting voters' wariness about handing the presidency to his chief rival, a right-wing populist.