Why Argentines Backed Milei in the Midterm Elections
Javier Milei achieved a stunning win in Sunday's midterm elections, boosting his flagging reform agenda.
After two years of economic hardship, voters backed the La Libertad Avanza leader at the polls. The reasons behind this support are multifaceted, according to voters and analysts.
Milei's success in lowering inflation, the fear of economic collapse, and rejection of Peronism were key factors in his victory.
Milei's victory "will at least bring a bit of calm after so much uncertainty about what might have happened if things had gone badly.
This sentiment is shared by administrative worker Juan Salvatori, who is relieved by the outcome of the elections.
Author's summary: Milei wins midterm elections amidst economic hardship.