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Who did Menem lose to in the 2003 presidential elections?

  • Carlos Reutemann

  • Eduardo Duhalde

  • Fernando de la Rúa

  • Néstor Kirchner

Answer

The 2003 presidential elections in Argentina resulted in the victory of Néstor Kirchner, who defeated incumbent Carlos Menem. Menem's defeat ended the Menemist era that had been characterized by neoliberal policies and strong ties with the United States. Kirchner's victory represented a shift towards left-wing policies with a focus on social justice and the reduction of poverty.
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