US President Donald Trump congratulated Argentine President Javier Milei on the resounding 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 landslide victory in Argentina. He is doing a wonderful job! Our confidence in him has been vindicated by the Argentine people,” the US president wrote.
With 99% of the votes counted, the Liberty Advances party won 64 of the 127 seats up for election in the Chamber of Deputies and 13 of the 24 seats in the Senate. The result strengthens the government’s base and should further strengthen 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. Alongside Peronist allies, the opposition won 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 a third of the Senate, composed of 72 members. With the victory, Milei gains political momentum to advance her economic reforms and deepen her policy of rapprochement with the United States.
Source: brasil247.com