Party of the president of Argentina was 13 points behind the peronist opposition; Force Fatherland (Peronism, Center left) leads with more than 46% of the votes, compared to 33.8% of the governor Freedom Advances (LLA)
The president of, was harshly defeated on Sunday (7) in the legislative elections of the province of Buenos Aires, stronghold of . His party was 13 points behind the peronist opposition, according to partial official results. The research already showed that Peronism had a chance to win, although the scenario was practically balanced. In this provincial election, considered a thermometer for the legislative elections of the middle of October 26, the homeland force (Peronism, the center-left) leads with more than 46% of the votes, compared to 33.8% of the Governor Freedom Advance (LLA), with 86% of the votes calculated, according to the provincial electoral body.
The Buenos Aires Province Electoral Council reported that 63% of registered voters participated in the provincial legislative elections held on Sunday (7). The ballot boxes were closed at 18h and the first official results should be released from 9 pm the government party, freedom advances, currently has only 12 of 92 seats in the provincial legislature, which is why it could increase its representation even if it loses the election.
Milei sought to ensure a victory relying on the fall of inflation (from 87% in the first seven months from 2024 to 17.3% in the same period of this year) and in polarization with Kirchnerism, the peronism led by former President Cristina Kirchner (2007-15), currently in house arrest for corruption.
*With information from AFP
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