Argentinians are heading to the polls at the end of the week to elect a new president for the republic, succeeding Alberto Fernández. Minister of Economy Sergio Massa is in competition with the anti-establishment and far-right candidate Javier Mili, who leads the “Freedom Advances” party in the presidential race.

The runoff scheduled for November 19 is expected to be a decisive moment in answering lingering questions about who will undertake the challenging task of rescuing the country. Argentina, once wealthy, now teeters on the edge of a precipice.

The two candidates in the second round compete with entirely divergent views, adding complexity to the political and economic landscape in Argentina.

The country has been grappling with economic recession for decades, unable to avoid financial crises marked by debt, poor financial management, and high inflation. This has led to the deterioration of its economic situation after once being one of the richest countries in the world.