President Javier Milei has cause for celebration after a round of political horse-trading ended in his La Libertad Avanza party becoming the first minority in the lower house Chamber of Deputies
Milei, 55, was at the National Legislature himself on Wednesday to enjoy the moment, watching the swearing-in of newly elected lawmakers with a broad grin.
La Libertad Avanza secured a majority with a bloc of 95 members, following the incorporation of Francisco Morchio from Entre Ríos Province and the departure of three Catamarca deputies from the opposition Unión por la Patria (Peronist coalition).
“First minority confirmed. VLLC (“Viva la libertad carajo”)!
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