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Failure to lift living standards and campaign mis-steps set scene for leftwing return
Rising prices deal another blow to Mauricio Macri’s fading political prospects
Reimposition of currency controls is admission of defeat by president
Bondholders agree restructuring deal would be dead on arrival without opposition buy-in
Macri tries to survive crisis that was mostly not of his making
Analyst warns the measures could amount to a ‘sticking plaster on a gaping wound’
With the Peronists waiting in the wings, the country is struggling to avoid a ninth sovereign default
Government moves to prevent capital flight after peso slides in spiralling economic crisis
Likely next president Alberto Fernández faces dilemma in approach
Addiction to US dollar borrowing is haunting the country once again
Macri tries to shore up confidence amid market worries over prolonged political instability and $101bn owed
Economic woes facing Argentine leader resemble those of predecessors
Resurgent Peronist party tries to quell market fears of a return to populist past
Stocks shed about 40 per cent in dollar terms this week but further dangers loom
President unveils raft of emergency economic measures after major political setback
Argentina's shift to the left creates political headache for Washington
Mauricio Macri cannot cajole middle class voters by saying he keeps the markets happy
Turmoil continues to rock currency after strong showing by populist candidate in primary vote
Peso collapse after humiliating poll defeat bodes ill for reformist leader
Odds of default soar as peso and other assets hit following president’s primary poll setback
A markets crisis is in nobody’s interest as election approaches
Monday’s sell-off in Argentine sovereign bonds reflects heightened risk
Peso tumbles and cost to hedge against debt default surges
A rise in the peso and slowdown in inflation buoys president after a rough patch
The amorphous populist movement is set to play a major role in October elections
