'Today begins the construction of a great Argentina': Milei celebrates sweeping midterm victory - Video
Argentine President Javier Milei declared “the beginning of a great Argentina” after his party, La Libertad Avanza (LLA), secured a decisive win in the 2025 legislative elections, claiming more than 40 percent of the national vote and expanding its power in Congress.
With the victory, Milei’s movement now controls 101 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and 20 in the Senate — a significant leap that strengthens his ability to push forward his economic and institutional reforms. Addressing thousands of supporters gathered outside the Casa Rosada, Milei framed the result as a turning point in Argentina’s modern history.
In a speech broadcast on the La Libertad Avanza YouTube channel and before crowds gathered outside the Casa Rosada, Milei framed the result as a historic turning point for the country. “If you could see how beautiful Argentina looks and how well purple suits it. Today has clearly been a historic day for Argentina. The Argentine people decided to leave behind 100 years of decline and to persist on the path of freedom, progress and growth. Today begins the construction of a great Argentina,” he said.
According to the National Electoral Chamber, voter turnout stood at 66 percent. The election also marked the first use of the National Paper Ballot system, which authorities said operated smoothly nationwide. Financial markets reacted positively to the result, with the peso strengthening and stocks climbing as investors signalled renewed confidence in Milei’s liberal economic agenda.
On the international front, Milei has pledged to deepen relations with the United States and Israel while reassessing Argentina’s partnerships with China and other traditional allies. Despite the landslide, however, the president will still need to negotiate with opposition blocs to advance key reforms on labour, pensions, and fiscal policy amid persistent inflation and economic stagnation.
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