Fractious primaries promise uncertainties in Argentina

Significance

Only three parties or coalitions have two slates competing, with the others each presenting a single nominee. The only competitive primary will be that of the opposition Juntos por el Cambio (Together for Change, JxC), pitting Horacio Rodriguez Larreta against Patricia Bullrich; the government candidate is a foregone conclusion.

Impacts

• There will be no centre-left candidate among the frontrunners, with all potential contenders on the centre-right or right.
• The focus on personal rivalries and ambitions within both coalitions have alienated many voters, more concerned with the economy and crime.
• CFK’s supporters will hope that an unsuccessful right-of-centre government will pave the way for a return in 2027.