Argentina's Macri concedes presidential election, congratulates Alberto Fernandez

Last updated on: 28 October,2019 09:28 am

Argentina's Macri concedes presidential election, congratulates Alberto

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine President Mauricio Macri conceded the presidential election on Sunday night and congratulated opposition Peronist candidate Alberto Fernandez.

Referring to Fernandez as “President-elect,” Macri told his supporters the two spoke about beginning an “orderly political transition.” Macri added that he invited Fernandez for breakfast on Monday.