Argentina's political pairing of moderate Peronist Alberto Fernandez and fi...
BUENOS AIRES - Argentina’s political pairing of moderate Peronist Alberto Fernandez and firebrand ex-president Cristina Fernandez are closing in on sealing an important ally to help beat incumbent President Mauricio Macri in elections later this year, three sources told Reuters on Friday.
The sources, political insiders close to the talks who declined to be named, said a deal could be struck within days as the Fernandez duo, who are not related, look to strengthen their challenge to Macri ahead of campaigns being formalized in June. Cristina Fernandez, a divisive but powerful political presence in Argentina, has been looking to win over her former cabinet chief Massa for a while, but talks accelerated in recent days, the sources said.
The move could prove key for the political party of the Fernandezes, Unidad Ciudadana, to beat Macri, who has stumbled in the polls amid a tough recession. The candidacy of Alberto Fernandez was already seen as a way to win more moderate votes.
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