Javier Milei wins Argentina's midterm elections, vows to push economic reforms

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Kate Hairsine AP, dpa, AFPOctober 27, 2025 at 05:00 AM

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On October 27, 2025, President Javier Milei's party, La Libertad Avanza, won Argentina’s midterm elections, securing over 40% of votes for the Chamber of Deputies and six of eight provinces' Senate seats. The victory strengthens Milei's position to push forward with his economic reforms aimed at downsizing the state and deregulating the economy. Turnout was notably low at 67.9%, marking the lowest in a national election over 40 years. La Libertad Avanza increased its Chamber of Deputies seats from 37 to more than 101 and gained 14 additional Senate seats, totaling 20. The center-left Peronist opposition trailed with just over 31% of the vote.

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