Pros:
– Choice of candidates represents a wide ideological spectrum – Voters can express their political preferences through their vote – Election highlights the diversity of political thought in Argentina
Cons:
– Potential for extreme ideological clash between left-wing and far-right candidates – Voters may struggle to find middle ground between polarized candidates – Election might deepen societal divisions and increase political tensions
context: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67439899
Two presidential candidates are competing for the position of the country’s next president: an economy minister representing the left-wing and a libertarian with far-right views.