Argentina

Two unpopular presidential candidates are virtually tied in polls, with prospects of a viable third option dwindling

Poverty rose to 32% of the population at end-2018, the same level as when President Mauricio Macri took office

The peso fell to a new record low yesterday amid rising economic and political uncertainties

The 2018 recession was marked by a sharp drop in fixed investment that will undermine prospects this year

The president faces both an adverse economy and the rising risk of splits in his coalition as polls go against him

Inflation reached an annualised 51.7% in February, and growth and price expectations for 2019 offer little respite

Monetary tightening, sharp depreciation and high interest rates boosted banks' performance last year despite recession

Roberto Lavagna has a better image than other likely presidential hopefuls, but he is unlikely to make a runoff