Milei’s government is confident of success in only seven of Argentina's 24 districts, but fears of defeat are also limited to seven provinces, with the other 10 being uncertain.
According to Michael Soltys, a veteran journalist who worked at the Buenos Aires Herald from 1983 to 2017, the situation is complex.
Washington's assistance, contingent on midterm success, adds uncertainty to the electoral showdown, creating a vicious circle amid downward-trending opinion polls.
As Soltys notes, the outcome is
not over until it is over.
Author's summary: Argentina's election outcome remains uncertain.