Argentine President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza (LLA) achieved a surprise victory in the province of Buenos Aires, securing over 40% of the vote nationwide.
This result makes LLA the strongest force in the Lower House after December, shielding the ruling party from Congressional overrulings to Milei's vetoes.
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Notably, LLA had lost to Peronism/Kirchnerism by over 14 percentage points less than two months ago in the provincial elections in Buenos Aires.
Author's summary: Milei's party wins a surprise victory.