Editorial: La Vanguardia

• High friction, disqualifications and criticisms exist between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
• The election is determined by several key swing states where the gap between candidates is minimal.
• The presidency is decided not by popular vote but through an electoral college with 538 electors.
• There is a very high early ballot and mail-in participation predicting high overall turnout.
• The implications of a Trump or Harris victory will have national and international consequences.
• A second Trump term would be more disruptive with shifts in global economy and international relationships.
• Harris will be aiming for middle class fiscal stimulus, and advocates for free access to abortion, fighting the climate crisis and defending democratic values and the rule of law.
• There's a strong confrontation between the candidates that could likely cause complaints and accusations of fraud after Election Day.

Conclusion: The election will be very close, largely decided by key states and with significant national and international consequences regardless of who prevails.

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