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Pressure Mounts on Milei Amid Bribery Scandal Ahead of Elections

9/6/2025

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President Javier Milei faces pressure from a bribery scandal and public spending concerns before key elections.
He campaigned on anti-corruption and austerity, reducing inflation from 25% to about 2% and achieving a budget surplus.
Allegations involving his sister, Karina Milei, have dropped his approval rating to 39%.
A poll reveals 73% of citizens are concerned about the scandal, impacting the stock market, which fell over 14% last month.
Upcoming elections on September 7 and October 26 are critical for Milei's congressional power and reform agenda.

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Story summary

President Javier Milei faces pressure from a bribery scandal and public spending concerns before key elections.
He campaigned on anti-corruption and austerity, reducing inflation from 25% to about 2% and achieving a budget surplus.
Allegations involving his sister, Karina Milei, have dropped his approval rating to 39%.
A poll reveals 73% of citizens are concerned about the scandal, impacting the stock market, which fell over 14% last month.
Upcoming elections on September 7 and October 26 are critical for Milei's congressional power and reform agenda.