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How did the Argentina midterms go?

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Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza party won decisively in Argentina's midterms, more than doubling its seats in Congress and tripling those in the Senate. The results strengthen Milei's ability to advance reforms, though austerity measures and low voter turnout highlight ongoing public discontent.

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How Javier Milei won big in Argentina's midterm elections

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  • La Libertad Avanza party exceeded expectations, increasing seats in Congress and Senate. 6s
  • Milei now has enough support to uphold vetoes and advance reforms. 34s
  • A US currency swap package and Trump's endorsement played roles in the election. 1m 14s
  • Milei's policies reduced inflation but led to austerity and public hardship. 1m 46s
  • Opposition highlighted low voter turnout and public disagreement with economic direction. 2m 1s
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How Javier Milei won big in Argentina's midterm elections
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DW News
3 days ago
How Javier Milei won big in Argentina's midterm elections

La Libertad Avanza more than doubled its numbers in Congress and tripled its seats in the Senate, giving Milei enough support to uphold vetoes and advance reforms.

How Javier Milei won big in Argentina's midterm elections
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DW News
3 days ago
How Javier Milei won big in Argentina's midterm elections

The opposition criticized the government for celebrating, citing low voter turnout and that six out of ten voters disagree with Argentina's economic direction.

Argentina's midterms deliver huge win for Milei's libertarian agenda
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3 days ago
Argentina's midterms deliver huge win for Milei's libertarian agenda

Milei's party won by a landslide, expanding its seats in the House of Deputies from 37 to 64 and in the Senate from 6 to 20.

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