Electoral Blank Cheque: The Worst Version of Milei Yet to Come?
La Libertad Avanza secured almost 41 percent of the national vote, gaining more than 60 new seats in Congress, in a victory that neither the polls nor the government predicted.
The ruling party won in key provinces such as Santa Fe and Córdoba, and overturned September’s result in Buenos Aires Province, narrowly beating Fuerza Patria.
Diego Santilli pulled off a shock victory against his Peronist rival, Jorge Taiana, for whom the campaign proved too big a challenge.
The President may radicalise further after receiving this vote of confidence.
Author's summary: Milei's victory brings danger of further radicalisation.