MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Argentine political scenario prepares for the October presidential election
Argentine politician Sergio Massa, who recently pledged his support to the main opposition challengers to President Mauricio Macri, is in line to play a key role in the country's Congress if his new allies win national elections later this year.
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