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Author:: Miguel Diaz and Carlos M. Regúnaga
Publication Date:: 05-2003
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Abstract:: Argentina's national mania to experiment with new rules, procedures, and institutions never ceases to produce surprising, and sometimes stunning results. This time, the electoral process has been managed in such a bizarre way that as a result, the primary election of the Peronist Party will take place after the general election rather than before, as one would expect in a normal, more boring country.
Topic:: Security, Economics, and Politics
Political Geography:: Argentina, South America, and Latin America

Author:: Carlos M. Regúnaga
Publication Date:: 05-2003
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Abstract:: Voter turnout for the April 27 elections was among the highest in record: about 80 percent of the total population eighteen years old and older. The number of empty ballot envelopes was less than 1 percent, and votes annulled were within the normal margins in any election. All of this indicates that the protest vote (“voto bronca”), which was so high in the 2001 congressional elections, was not a factor in this election. The large number of candidates—and the exceptionally high number of candidates with the possibility of reaching the second round presidency on May 18 in particular—may have convinced electors to cast positive votes.
Topic:: Security, Economics, and Politics
Political Geography:: Argentina, South America, and Latin America

Author:: Carlos M. Regúnaga
Publication Date:: 04-2003
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Abstract:: Observers unfamiliar with Argentine history may see in the present campaign a lack of real confrontation and choice of ideas. And they may be misled in that direction by the fact that candidates have devoted great time and effort to expose flaws in their opponents' character and background and very little to explain platforms and proposals. One should not be deceived, however, by appearances. The ideological spectrum represented by the five candidates is much wider than has been seen in any U.S. election in recent history. That statement needs, however, some historical perspective.
Topic:: Security, Economics, and Politics
Political Geography:: Argentina, South America, and Latin America

Author:: Carlos M. Regúnaga
Publication Date:: 04-2003
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Abstract:: The race for the Argentine presidency is now in the next to last lap. The first ballot will be cast April 27, but for the first time in history it looks as if a second ballot will be required. If it is, it will take place on May 18. At this juncture, public opinion and pundits' predictions are poles apart. But before analyzing them, it might be useful to remember the electoral system now in effect.
Topic:: Security, Economics, and Politics
Political Geography:: Argentina, South America, and Latin America

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