Midterms in Argentina: Javier Milei wins big in a 'huge boost' to his agenda
• Oct 27, 2025, 9:57 AM
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Argentina’s libertarian president Javier Milei scored sweeping victories in Sunday’s midterm elections, winning key districts — including parts of Buenos Aires for the first time — and securing a strong mandate to advance his aggressive free-market agenda, now bolstered by billions in support from the Trump administration, as explained by journalist Lucia Cholakian.
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