Milei Faces Midterm Test Amid Trump Pressure | JQJO

Argentina’s libertarian president, Javier Milei, faces a fraught midterm test Sunday amid inflation-weary voters, a sliding peso and corruption scandals touching close allies, including his sister and chief-of-staff Karina Milei. While he touts progress against triple‑digit inflation, his movement suffered setbacks — stones thrown in August and a bruising loss in Buenos Aires Province. US president Donald Trump, Milei’s strongest backer, has dangled up to $40bn in aid but warned it could vanish if Milei underperforms, prompting charges of interference. Pollsters predict punishment over austerity; analysts warn a poor result could trigger fresh financial turmoil.