Argentina Votes as Milei Reforms Face Test

Argentines vote Sunday in legislative elections seen as a verdict on President Javier Milei’s free‑market overhaul and sweeping austerity. With a small congressional bloc and some laws overturned, he seeks gains; a majority is out of reach, but surpassing 35% could help protect his vetoes through alliances. Inflation was tamed but is edging back up, while deep cuts have strained universities, hospitals and pensioners amid a corruption scandal. The stakes are global, too: US President Donald Trump, after offering a $20 billion swap and more aid, has warned he may pull support if Milei underperforms.

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