Javier Milei Triumphs in Argentine Midterm Elections, Strengthens Grip on Power Backed by Trump
Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei has scored a resounding victory in the country’s midterm elections, tightening his grip on power and securing the mandate he needs to push ahead with his radical free-market reforms. Milei’s La Libertad Avanza party captured over 40 percent of the national vote, sweeping six of eight provinces and expanding its representation to 101 seats in the lower house and 20 in the Senate. The result marks a major blow to Argentina’s Peronist opposition, which won just 31 percent, its weakest performance in years. The decisive win gives Milei the numbers to block impeachment, enforce vetoes, and fast-track his austerity and tax reforms, buoyed by billions in backing from the Trump administration. Speaking to supporters in Buenos Aires, Milei declared, “Argentina has left decadence behind and chosen progress.” The midterms drew unusual interest from Washington and Wall Street, as former U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened to pull $20 billion in aid if Milei’s coalition lost. Despite international buzz, voter turnout in Argentina was just under 68 percent, one of the lowest since the return of democracy in 1983. While Milei’s policies have slashed inflation from 289 percent to 32 percent, living costs remain high, and unemployment has risen. Critics accuse his government of deepening inequality, even as markets applaud Argentina’s new economic direction. #argentinanews #javiermilei #javiermileispeech #trumpnews The Indian Express covers a wide spectrum of national and international news, including daily updates, political developments, election coverage, gadget and mobile reviews, technology updates, entertainment news, Bollywood trends, sports news and public opinions on daily topics. The Indian Express's comprehensive coverage extends to global events, providing insightful analysis on international affairs. With a focus on both Indian and global perspectives, the Indian Express delivers top-notch editorial analysis and in-depth reporting. Stay informed with the latest news, trends, explained and expert views from India and around the world. You can search us on YouTube by: @indianexpress, indian express, indian express newspaper today,indian express newspaper,indian express editorial analysis,indian express analysis,indian express analysis today,indian express,indian express news,the indian express newspaper analysis,the indian express,the indian express newspaper analysis today,the indian express editorial analysis,the indian express newspaper. Stay Tuned To Indian Express For More Updates: https://indianexpress.com/ Watch Out Our Weekly Shows: 🡆 Political Pulse - • Political Pulse 🡆 Express Explained In 60 Seconds - • Express Explained In 60 Seconds 🡆 Zero Hour with Derek O' Brien - • Zero Hour with Derek O' Brien 🡆 Indian Express Explained - • Indian Express Explained 🡆 UPSC Essentials- • UPSC ESSENTIALS: ART & CULTURE with Devdut... #LatestNews #BreakingNews #EnglishNews Subscribe to our Channel: The Indian Express: http://goo.gl/RjJrX0 Subscribe to our Network Channels: Jansatta (Hindi): / jansatta Loksatta (Marathi): / loksatta The Financial Express / financialexpress Express Drives (Auto): / expressdrives Inuth (Youth): / inuthdotcom Indian Express Bangla: / indianexpressbangla Indian Express Punjab: / @indianexpresspunjab Indian Express Malayalam: / iemalayalam Indian Express Tamil: / @indianexpresstamil Connect with us: Facebook: / indianexpress Twitter: / indianexpress Indian Express App: http://indianexpress.com/apps/ Official Website: https://indianexpress.com/
