"Argentines have voted in legislative elections viewed as a litmus test for President Javier Milei's free-market reforms and deep austerity measures. Turnout was 66%, according to provisional figures released by the National Election Chamber. If confirmed, this would be the lowest turnout in more than 40 years, according to Spain's EFE news agency. The president and his party, La Libertad Avanza, is looking to increase its small minority in congress which would make future reforms easier."
"Milei who has built his presidency on austerity measures and drastic economic reforms saw his popularity drop amid a corruption scandal and public weariness. While his reforms have tamed inflation, the dramatic welfare cuts have severely affected universities, public hospitals and pensioners. His party was defeated at the polls in Buenos Aires' provincial elections in September as a result, an outcome which was seen as indicative of the mood going into Sunday's ballot. A majority seems out of Milei's reach."
Argentina held legislative elections seen as a litmus test for President Javier Milei's free-market reforms and deep austerity measures. Turnout was 66% per provisional figures from the National Election Chamber, potentially the lowest in more than 40 years. Half of the Chamber of Deputies and a third of the Senate seats were contested. Milei seeks to increase his party La Libertad Avanza's small minority in Congress. His popularity fell after a corruption scandal, welfare cuts, and a defeat in Buenos Aires provincial elections. While reforms have reduced inflation, cuts have strained universities, public hospitals, and pensioners. U.S. financial backing is reportedly contingent on electoral performance.
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