This week's episode looks ahead to this weekend’s Argentinian midterm elections, previewing the dynamics of the race and the main two coalitions seeking to control of the National Congress. Alberto Fernandez’s Frente de Todos coalition is potentially facing a difficult polling day whilst Christina Fernandez de Kirchner remains critical in the wings – this week’s discussion dissects this relationship and who holds the strings in the Government.
As Junto por el Cambio eyes up control of the National Congress, Sam and Chern take a look at how these midterms will function and whether the Opposition has the political energy to upset the ruling coalition. Are Argentinian primaries usually a strong indication of party support for the midterms? What is Kirchnerism, and is it at odds with more traditional Peronist values? Is Frente de Todos irreparably fractured over economic policy? How would a divided Government affect policy delivery? All these questions and more answered in this week’s podcast.
