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Javier Milei's Party Ends PRO's 20-Year Dominance in Buenos Aires

5/21/2025

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In a historic shift, President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza party triumphed in Buenos Aires' City Legislature elections, securing 30.13% of the vote under the leadership of Manuel Adorni. This victory dismantled the PRO's two-decade reign, overcoming challengers Leandro Santoro and Silvia Lospennato, amidst the lowest voter turnout since 1997 at just 56%.

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In a historic shift, President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza party triumphed in Buenos Aires' City Legislature elections, securing 30.13% of the vote under the leadership of Manuel Adorni. This victory dismantled the PRO's two-decade reign, overcoming challengers Leandro Santoro and Silvia Lospennato, amidst the lowest voter turnout since 1997 at just 56%.