Development: In general elections on 25 October Argentina’s opposition presidential candidate, Mauricio Macri, did better than expected, forcing a second round run-off with Daniel Scioli, the candidate of the ruling Frente para la Victoria (FPV, Kirchneristas) faction of the Partido Justicialista (PJ, Peronists), scheduled for 22 November. Significance: In the space of 24 hours the likely political complexion of the next Argentine government – due to take office on 10 December – has changed radically. With 83% of the votes counted, Scioli led the presidential race with 35.7%, but his main opponent, Macri, did better than expected with 35.3%. The…