Argentina's Milei Secures Landslide Midterm Victory with US, Israel Congratulating

Argentina's President Javier Milei's right-wing party, La Libertad Avanza, achieved a significant victory in the recent midterm elections, winning 64 of 127 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and 13 of 24 Senate seats, nearly doubling its previous representation. This electoral success is seen as a strong endorsement of Milei's economic reforms, including major spending cuts and a push for tax and labor deregulation, aimed at combating inflation and transforming Argentina's economy. U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Milei, attributing part of his victory to strong U.S. support and highlighting their shared political agenda, with Trump also alluding to ongoing financial aid arrangements for Argentina. Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, also extended congratulations, emphasizing the alignment of Milei's pro-American and pro-Israeli policies with shared democratic values. The election outcome consolidates Milei's political power, positioning him for re-election in 2027 and strengthening ties with both the United States and Israel. Opposition forces remain active, having overturned some of Milei's spending vetoes before the election, indicating ongoing political challenges.