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Milei and Trump's Triumph: Argentina at a Crossroads

Argentina's far-right 'La Libertad Avanza' led by Javier Milei scores a major legislative victory, consolidating power in Congress. An analysis of the reasons for its success, the role of international factors, and the consequences for the nation.


Milei and Trump's Triumph: Argentina at a Crossroads

The Argentine experiment with the new world far-right force, 'La Libertad Avanza,' led by Javier Milei, surprised both allies and adversaries, burning through manuals, forecasts, and analyses. It achieved a resounding victory in the Sunday, October 26 legislative elections, turning the tide from a month and a half prior, securing the third of congressional seats needed to shield its repeated (and future?) initiatives. All this with an elected government now ratified in these midterm elections. Milei and Donald Trump, the big winners of 26O. Trump also triumphed over the region, stating, 'We've taken many South American countries.'