Heavy defeat of La Libertad Avanza in Buenos Aires: "political disaster" that shakes Milei's economic plan

On an election day marked by high citizen participation and a climate of political tension, La Libertad Avanza suffered a resounding defeat in the province of Buenos Aires, generating a real "political disaster" that puts the economic course of President Javier Milei in check.

The big winner of the day was Fuerza Patria, which achieved a majority in the Buenos Aires Senate and consolidated itself as the first minority in the Chamber of Deputies, displacing the libertarian ruling party and reconfiguring the provincial legislative map.

Governor Axel Kicillof, the main reference of the triumphant space, celebrated the result with a fiery speech from La Plata. "This people does not allow itself to be deceived by empty promises or by adjustments that punish those who have less. Today Buenos Aires spoke clearly: we want a productive, inclusive and sovereign model," he said, in a clear allusion to the policies of the national government.

The electoral setback represents a hard blow for Milei, who had bet heavily on consolidating his base in the country's most populous province. Political analysts warn that the loss of territorial power could make it difficult to implement key reforms, especially in fiscal and privatization matters.

From the presidential entourage, there have not yet been official statements, although close sources acknowledge that "the result forces a recalibration of the strategy."

The day showed the growing wear and tear of the ruling party and the strengthening of the opposition forces, in a context of persistent inflation, social conflict and questioning of the libertarian economic model.

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