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tsai3904
11-01-2012, 10:00 AM
Argentina's Congress has approved a law to lower the voting age to 16, in a move that will take effect for key mid-term elections next year.

President Cristina Fernandez has courted the youth vote and critics say the change is designed to boost her party's chances in the 2013 polls.

Supporters of the move say it will widen political participation.

Voting is obligatory in Argentina for people aged 18 to 70, but will be optional for those aged 16 and 17.

More:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-20164573