Milei’s party wins big in high-stakes Argentina polls, early results show
Summary
President Javier Milei's party, La Libertad Avanza, won the legislative elections in Argentina, securing a large number of seats in Congress. This win will help Milei continue his economic changes in the country.Key Facts
- President Javier Milei's party, La Libertad Avanza, won 41.5% of the vote in Buenos Aires province.
- The Peronist coalition, Milei's main opposition, received 40.8% of the vote in the same area.
- Buenos Aires province was previously a stronghold for the Peronists.
- Nationwide, La Libertad Avanza won 40.84% of the votes for the lower house of Congress.
- Milei's party also won six out of eight provinces voting to renew a third of the Senate.
- Argentinians were voting on nearly half the seats in the Chamber of Deputies and for a third of the Senate seats.
- President Trump has supported Milei with financial aid but warned of withdrawing support if Milei's party failed to win.
- The U.S. has pledged a potential $40 billion financial package to help stabilize Argentina's economy.
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