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(Opinion) Javier Mileis victory in Argentinas presidential election represents a significant political shift in South America.This shift sees a departure from the regions recent trend of leftist governance.With Mileis win, the continents political landscape will now include four right-leaning governments.Before Mileis rise to power, nine of the twelve South American countries were under leftist rule.This balance was largely influenced by Luiz Incio Lula da Silvas presidency in Brazil.However, Mileis inauguration on December 10 will change this dynamic, resulting in eight left-leaning and four right-leaning governments across the continent.Mileis Win Shifts South American Political Tide.
(Photo Internet reproduction)It highlights the political changes in South America between 2019 and November 2023.This period saw significant shifts, with elections in Ecuador and Argentina playing a crucial role.South America Gets More BalancedThe last four years have been transformative for South America.
Argentina, Ecuador, and Uruguay moved from left-leaning to right-leaning leadership.In contrast, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru saw the rise of leftist presidents.Economically, the division is stark.World Bank data shows that left-leaning governed countries amassed $3.5 trillion in regional production in 2022.Right-leaning nations, namely Ecuador, Paraguay, and Uruguay, accumulated a total of $227.95 billion.Brazil remains the economic powerhouse of South America, contributing over half of the regions output.In 2022, Brazils GDP stood at $1.9 trillion.
Argentina, under leftist rule in 2019 and the second-largest economy on the continent, accounted for 13.3% of the regional GDP.By 2022, its share increased to 18%.Argentina is also a significant trade partner for Brazil.
In the previous year, trade between the two countries resulted in a $2.24 billion balance in Brazils favor.Mileis win over Sergio Massa, the Peronist candidate, marks a pivotal moment in Argentine politics.It ends a period of Peronist dominance in Argentine elections over the last two decades.With 98.43% of the vote counted, Milei secured 55.74% of the valid votes, a clear majority over Massas 44.25%.Mileis victory is not just about a change in Argentinas political direction.It symbolizes a broader shift in South American politics, challenging the recent dominance of left-leaning ideologies.His presidency could herald a new era for the continent, with potential implications for both domestic and regional politics.





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