Defeat for Peronists

Buenos Aires - Argentina's ruling Peronists were dealt a resounding defeat yesterday in midterm legislative elections, with parties…

Buenos Aires - Argentina's ruling Peronists were dealt a resounding defeat yesterday in midterm legislative elections, with parties of the opposition Alliance winning 50 per cent of the vote, television exit polls showed. After polls closed at 6 p.m., reports showed President Carlos Menem's party with about 35 per cent of the vote. - (Reuter)

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