The Rio Times · October 10, 2026

Milei Lacks a Majority of His Own: Power in Argentina Is Shared Among Governors and Labor Unions

The Rio Times published an overview of the political landscape in Argentina and argued that Javier Milei sets the national agenda, but his bloc does not have the necessary votes in Congress: key legislation is decided by governors, provincial blocs, and shifting allies. The article identifies Axel Kicillof, governor of Buenos Aires Province, as the most frequently mentioned rival for 2027, and notes that the province and the city of Buenos Aires account for 45% of the population, according to the 2022 census.

On the social front, the publication cited data from INDEC: in the first half of 2026, poverty reached 32.3% in 31 urban areas, with a rate of 44.5% among children up to age 14. It also mentioned support from Washington, which in 2025 established a swap line of up to $20 billion with the Central Bank.

Via The Rio Times