Milei promises “the most reformist Congress in history” and calls on governors to form a new political pact
After La Libertad Avanza's resounding victory in the legislative elections, the Argentine president declared that "the era of a free and great Argentina" had begun.
247 - In a euphoric speech at the Hotel Libertador in Buenos Aires, Argentine President Javier Milei celebrated the coalition's victory. Freedom Advances (LLA) The legislative elections this Sunday anticipated a new phase of transformations in the country. This information comes from the Argentinian channel. C5N.
Milei stated that, starting December 10th, when the new deputies and senators take office, the government will promote “The most reformist Congress in Argentine history.According to him, the election results — with victories in 16 of the 24 districts — represent a ratification of his government program and the beginning of a "new era" for the country.
"Today was a historic day. The Argentine people have decided to leave behind 100 years of decline. The construction of a great Argentina begins," declared the president, amidst applause.
Milei seeks new political support base.
The speech had a celebratory tone, but also a pragmatic one. Milei invited the governors to participate in a dialogue session to discuss a new framework for political and economic agreements—a move interpreted as an attempt to guarantee... governability in the second half of the term.
"Beyond the usual misfits, there are dozens of deputies and senators for whom one plus one equals two. Now we can finally turn the foundations of the May Pact into laws," the president stated.
With the new results, Milei's party went from 37 to 101 deputies and from 6 to 20 senators, significantly expanding its parliamentary strength. According to the president, this majority will allow progress on structural reforms that had been blocked by Congress.
"Populism never again"
During her speech, Milei once again criticized previous governments and praised the popular support she received.
“Argentinians have said enough to populism. Never again populism! Two out of three Argentinians don’t want to go back to the past,” he declared. “Over the next two years, we must reaffirm the reformist path to consolidate growth and take off from Argentina.”
The president also described the result as confirmation of his "2023 mandate," highlighting that his government had "prevented Argentina's downfall" by confronting what he described as "a minefield" left by previous administrations.
Libertarian bunker and presence of allies
At the Hotel Libertador, Milei was accompanied by key figures from his government and the libertarian coalition: his sister Karina Milei, president of the LLA and secretary-general of the Presidency; the president of the Chamber, Martín MenemThe Minister of Economy, Luis CaputoThe Minister of Infrastructure, Federico Sturzenegger; the Minister of Human Capital, Sandra Pettovello; and the newly appointed chancellor, Pablo Quirno.
The elected senator also participated. Patricia Bullrichthe advisor Santiago Caputo, the spokesperson Manuel Adorni, and the deputies Diego Santilli, Lilia Lemoine e Cristian Ritondo, among other leaders and supporters.
With his base strengthened in Congress, Milei is trying to consolidate his agenda of economic deregulation and reducing the role of the state, promising to accelerate reforms after the boost he received at the polls.
