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JAKARTA, Indonesia – Two candidates face off: a former military general and a furniture maker. 187 million registered voters choose on July 9, Wednesday.
The choice? Joko Widodo, known as Jokowi, an everyday man who grew up in the slums of Java and battles corruption with folksy charm and determination. Or Prabowo Subianto, the chosen son of Indonesia’s most powerful political dynasties, a former general accused of human rights violations.
Who has the edge? It’s turning out to be the fiercest election battle in the world’s third largest democracy, an Obama moment that could break Indonesia out of its cycle of corruption and violence.
By afternoon of election day, both camps have declared victory. But a day after elections, most credible quick counts put Jokowi in the lead.
Watch Rappler’s Maria Ressa and Ayee Macaraig as they give you quick, comprehensive updates through these video blogs. *The latest vlog is posted first; the earliest is at the bottom.
Candidate Jokowi’s camp talks about jumpstarting the economy starting with the gradual removal of fuel subsidies.
The camp of former special forces commander Prabowo Subianto criticizes Jakarta Governor Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s campaign for its declaration of victory and statements about cheating.
Megawati PDI-P declares Jokowi winner based on quick counts. Prabowo says wait for official count.
Is the Indonesian elections a case of Putin vs Obama?
Polls open in Jakarta.
At Prabowo’s house on the eve of elections
The complex religious and cultural backdrop of the Indonesian elections.
A look at Indonesia’s two-horse race for the presidency, and what’s at stake
– Rappler.com
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