time for ballot stuffing, Evita?
Cristina Kirchner's chosen successor Daniel Scioli has failed to win outright in Argentina's presidential election, being forced into a run-off by businessman Mauricio Macri and sparking a crisis for "Kirchneristas".
With 60 per cent of the votes counted, Mr Scioli, the front runner for the whole campaign, had won 34.7 per cent of support. Mr Macri had triumphed with 36.2 per cent, sparking gasps of shock from the watching media and dancing among Mr Macri's supporters.
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The only previous run-off, in 2003, was not completed as incumbent Carlos Menem dropped out, handing the presidency to Nestor Kirchner.
The elections, which will end 12 years of rule by Nestor and Cristina Kirchner, will go into a second round on November 22 - sparking wild celebrations among Mr Macri's supporters.
"Who said we couldn't do it? #SecondRound" tweeted Laurita Alonso, one of Mrs Kirchner's fiercest critics.