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Argentine President Javier Milei celebrated a key victory in the legislative elections this weekend, strengthening his control in Congress and giving him greater leeway to advance his economic agenda. But what surprised the international scene was the public support of former US President Donald Trump, who asserted that Washington "helped a lot" of the Argentine government in its political and financial success.
With more than 40% of the votes cast for his La Libertad Avanza party, Milei managed to expand his representation in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. From the balcony of the Casa Rosada, the president hailed the results as "the beginning of a new era of economic freedom and real prosperity for Argentines."
Donald Trump congratulates Javier Milei
Meanwhile, Donald Trump declared from Washington that his administration has "worked strongly" with Argentina in recent months, including with financial agreements totaling more than $20 billion, aimed at stabilizing the peso and attracting foreign investment. "Milei is a great friend, a courageous leader. We are helping him make his country great," the Republican told local media.
Trump's gesture generated mixed reactions in Buenos Aires. Opposition leaders described the intervention as "political interference" in the country's internal affairs, while economic analysts believe US support could improve market confidence and sustain Milei's structural reforms.
Among his next steps, the Argentine president seeks to advance a plan to privatize state-owned companies, implement labor reform, and reduce public spending—core pillars of his liberal program. However, economists warn that the social cost of these measures could increase tensions in the streets, where union protests and inflation demands have multiplied.
The rapport between Milei and Trump—two right-wing populist leaders with confrontational styles—seems to be strengthening on both the political and personal levels. The two have exchanged compliments in recent months and share a common vision of "rebuilding strong nations with less state and more freedom."
With this electoral victory and international support, Milei faces a new phase of her administration with greater power, but also with greater responsibility: maintaining economic stability without eroding Argentina's social fabric.
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