Javier Milei: A Rising Superstar in Argentine Politics
Winning the election saved the administration from making immediate and desperate corrections from a position of weakness, but it does not save them from making changes altogether, according to a political analyst and Director for the Americas for the Horizon Engage political risk consultancy firm.
In May, the Javier Milei administration celebrated its unexpected victory in Buenos Aires City’s local elections. However, in September, it faced an unexpectedly big defeat in local elections in Buenos Aires Province. Now, with a commanding victory in the nationwide midterms, the Milei administration is back on top.
Politics is increasingly unpredictable, nothing lasts forever, and change happens overnight.
All political players should keep this in mind. For now, Argentines have given Milei a new, more powerful life, which he will have to use wisely to mature his young government into adult life.
Author's summary: Milei's administration faces new challenges after election victory.