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Subject
A profile of Maria Eugenia Vidal.
Significance
Maria Eugenia Vidal, of President-elect Mauricio Macri's Cambiemos coalition, won a surprise victory in the October elections for governor of Buenos Aires province with 39.5% of the vote, ending 28 years of Peronist government. She defeated the governing Frente para la Victoria (FPV) candidate, Cabinet Chief Anibal Fernandez, who gained 35.2%.
Impacts
Buenos Aires province represents 36% of GDP, 38% of the population and 48% of manufacturing; the governorship is crucial.
Difficult financial and police reforms are likely to be key priorities.
Vidal will face strong challenges from Peronists in the legislature and trade unions.
Keywords:
Argentina,
LA/C,
economy,
politics,
social,
crime,
election,
fiscal,
government,
infrastructure,
investment,
opposition,
party,
police,
reform,
regional
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2015
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