Argentine Election: What Milei’s Win Means for Reform

Argentine President Javier Milei’s coalition won Argentina’s midterm elections with 40.7% of the vote, defeating Peronists by 9 points and even carrying their Buenos Aires stronghold.

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The victory is significant: Milei will have veto-proof protection in Congress and equal standing with Peronists. This strengthens his position to advance trade liberalization, deregulation, and dollarization.

Cato scholar Marcos Falcone is available to discuss the economic implications of Milei’s expanded mandate and Argentina’s path toward free-market reform. Please contact Madison: mmiller@​cato.​org.

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