US President Donald Trump congratulated Argentine President Javier Milei on the crushing victory of his party, Freedom Advances, in the legislative elections held this Sunday (26). The movement led by Milei significantly expanded its support base in Congress, consolidating the political power of the Argentine government.
“Congratulations to President Javier Milei on his crushing victory in Argentina. He is doing a wonderful job! Our confidence in him has been confirmed by the Argentine people,” wrote the US president.
With 99% of the votes counted, the Liberty Advances party won 64 of the 127 seats at stake in the Chamber of Deputies and 13 of the 24 in the Senate. The result strengthens the government’s base and should further deepen relations between Buenos Aires and Washington.
The main opposition bloc, Forza Patria, won 31 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and 6 in the Senate. Together with Peronist allies, the opposition secured 44 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and 7 in the Senate, establishing a new balance of power in the Argentine Congress.
In a speech in Buenos Aires, Milei celebrated the result and hailed what he called a historic turning point. “It was a historic day for Argentina. The Argentine people decided to leave behind 100 years of decadence and persevere on the path of freedom, progress, and growth. Today begins the construction of a great Argentina,” the president stated.
The election renewed half of the Chamber of Deputies— 127 of the 257 seats—and one-third of the Senate, which has 72 members. With the victory, Milei gains political momentum to advance his economic reforms and deepen his policy of rapprochement with the United States.
Source: brasil247.com