Trump-Backed President Wins Big in Argentina Midterms
Trump-Backed President Wins Big in Argentina Midterms
Trump-Backed President Wins Big in Argentina Midterms
What Happened?
Argentina's libertarian president, Javier Milei, won key midterm victories with billions in backing from the Trump administration
Milei's party gained 14 Senate seats and 64 in the lower house, strengthening its presence in Congress
Why Does it Matter?
The win is a big boost for Milei's radical free-market agenda and his alliance with Trump
It also shows the influence of US support in the election, with Trump's explicit endorsement and financial backing