Milei’s Midterm Miracle

Did Argentine voters endorse their president’s economic overhaul—or cow to Trump’s threats?

Wearing a dark suit and a blue tie, Milei waves to a crowd of supporters as he stands behind a podium and microphone. Next to him are his spokesperson Manuel Adorni and his sister, the General Secretary of the Presidency Karina Milei. The entire scene is lit with purple- and blue-tinged light. October 29, 2025, 2:06 PM Comment icon View Comments ( )

Trump’s Second Term

Ongoing reports and analysis

On Sunday, Argentine President Javier Milei’s far-right political movement achieved a strong showing in the country’s midterm elections. His La Libertad Avanza (LLA) party secured nearly 41 percent of the national vote, a plurality. Roughly half of the lower house

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