Argentine political fixer emerges from shadows to mount surprise presidential bid

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Argentine political fixer emerges from shadows to mount surprise presidential bid
Eliana Raszewski

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - After decades pulling political strings behind the scenes as a cabinet chief and strategist for Argentine presidents, Alberto Fernandez now aims to win the top job himself.

But rather than a power grab, the unexpected presidential bid announced on Saturday appears more a strategic maneuver orchestrated by his political patron, former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, who is running as vice president.

Many had thought she would be the main challenger to incumbent President Mauricio Macri in the Oct. 27 election.

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