After two years of harsh spending cuts, amid rumours of a devaluation and a run on the peso, why did Argentines support President Javier Milei in Sunday’s legislative elections?
Milei’s success in lowering inflation, the fear of economic collapse and rejection of Peronism carried the day for the wild-haired economist, say voters and analysts.
Among the relieved is administrative worker Juan Salvatori, who believes Milei’s victory “will at least bring a bit of calm after so much uncertainty about what might have happened if things had gone badly.”
Another worker, Patricio Mejuto, 37, said he too backed the government, despite noting missteps.
“They
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