'I'm 50-50 until Sunday': Argentina's voters on a knife-edge as election nears

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Cooking Culinary Adventure: inspired by Halifax's Seaport Market | SaltWire #cooking #cookingshortsBUENOS AIRES - Argentine voters are sharply divided ahead of a historic and uncertain presidential election on Sunday, with some saying they might not make up their mind until they reach the ballot box, opening up the potential for last minute drama.

"I will vote for whomever seems the least bad. But I tell you I'm 50-50 until Sunday," said Soledad Sanchez, a public accountant in Buenos Aires, adding that she was oscillating between the two main opposition candidates Bullrich and Milei.Libertarian economist Milei is in pole position to win, though would likely face a second round.

Yamila Papina, a public sector worker in the capital, said she was backing the current center-left government's candidate Massa, adding she was worried about proposals by Milei to cut the size of the state and sharply reduce spending. Bullrich, whose support has been diluted by the abrupt rise of far-right rival Milei, is the conservative establishment candidate and backed by many in the local business world, who like her strong and stable message as well as security focus.

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