From Buenos Aires Times · · 50s
Trump bump in road
Milei's election hopes face US midterm shock as Trump's Republicans crumble.
In brief
Milei's election hopes face US midterm shock as Trump's Republicans crumble. Milei's re-election chances are threatened by US Republican losses and potential isolationism within the party. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
US election results
Milei's re-election hopes face US midterm shock as Trump's Republicans crumble.
Milei's immediate threat
Milei would sign up for 43 percent Republican vote to guarantee first-round re-election.
Turnout difference
US turnout rarely exceeds 50 percent while Argentina's compulsory voting reaches 80 percent.
Republican isolationism
Vice-President J.D. Vance blames Iran war for Republican electoral annihilation.
Market reaction
Dow Jones soared three percent after Republican defeat.
Military aid impact
Trump cutting $4 billion military aid to Israel threatens Milei's $20 billion currency swap.
Country risk rating
Argentina's country risk rating topped 800 points, raising investment concerns.
The essence
Milei's re-election chances are threatened by US Republican losses and potential isolationism within the party.
