The bulk of Argentine voters preferred not to take a leap, fearing an economic collapse. The election was perceived as a blackmail, as the government equated the return of Peronism with economic disaster. Public opinion was stronger than the fear of the unknown. Milei's victory was determined by the widespread fear of chaos. The government used blackmail, threatening an economic collapse if he lost. Many analysts point to the rise of individualism and neoliberal ideology, but these factors were not decisive. There is fatigue from constant elections and manipulation by governors. Polls failed to predict the result as they did not account for the shift in voter sentiment. Now, Peronism faces a serious challenge: it must develop a clear stance to counter right-wing forces, including external pressure, and not repeat past mistakes of passivity.
