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Javier Milei has just delivered a career-defining political performance in the Argentine midterm elections. His party, La Libertad Avanza, not only led a landslide victory by taking nearly 41 percent of the overall vote but also made historic gains in Congress, securing 13 of 24 Senate seats and 64 of the 127 lower-house seats up for grabs. This is a dramatic surge from their pre-election numbers and signals Milei’s transformation into one of the most dominant figures in Argentine politics. Fortune reports that, with 92 percent of ballots counted, the main Peronist opposition was left trailing behind at 24.5 percent—a major reversal from their previous advantage in Buenos Aires province. This win positions Milei's party close to a third of the lower house, a critical threshold letting him protect presidential vetoes and drive forward his aggressive reforms.
Milei's public appearances have been electrifying. He addressed jubilant supporters in Buenos Aires, declaring that Argentines had decisively rejected past policies he described as failures. His radical spending cuts and free-market approach have clearly resonated, despite Argentina’s ongoing economic struggles, including high unemployment and a currency down more than 30 percent this year.
International attention has surged. U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Milei on social media, highlighting the camaraderie between the two leaders, and recently met him at the White House. This relationship appears to underpin major financial support: the U.S. Treasury, led by Secretary Scott Bessent, extended Argentina a $20 billion currency swap agreement to prop up the peso, and coordinated Wall Street banking support, following a September election loss that shook markets. Argentina’s existing $20 billion IMF program provides further economic backbone.
Milei’s social media has been flooded with celebration and pointed commentary, amplifying both his victory and his critique of establishment politics. However, it's impossible to ignore that his administration has faced three corruption scandals this year, which had pushed his approval ratings to a low point ahead of these elections. Today’s victory could help politically turn the page, but the continued frustration over economic stagnation remains a biographical challenge Milei must resolve.
In summary, the past 48 hours have likely marked the strongest chapter yet in Javier Milei’s dramatic political journey. If these congressional gains translate to successful reforms, expect his biography—and Argentina’s future—to be rewritten. Thanks for listening to Javier Milei Biography Flash. Subscribe to never miss an update, and search for "Biography Flash" for more unforgettable biographies.
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