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REACTION: Milei’s Decisive Midterm Election Victory

The Argentine president’s party performed better than expected, gaining momentum for his reform agenda.

Center-right Senator Rodrigo Paz’s victory marks an end to 20 years of MAS rule.

Boluarte was removed amid surging crime and José Jerí, formerly President of Congress, was sworn in to complete her term ending in July 2026.

After the leaders met on September 23, the Treasury said the U.S. is negotiating a $20 billion swap line and is ready to purchase Argentina’s bonds.

Ali and his ruling party are projected to win handily and maintain their legislative majority.

In a rebuke of the ruling MAS party, centrist Rodrigo Paz and right-wing former President Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga will face off on October 19.

The reported Pentagon directive targets groups that the U.S. considers terrorist organizations.

In a letter to Sheinbaum, Trump wrote that the tariffs would take effect on August 1 and come in response to fentanyl trafficking.

In a letter addressed to Lula, Trump cited the treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Center-right incumbent Daniel Noboa defeated Correa-backed Luisa González by a wide margin.

The baseline 10% tariff applies to many countries in the Americas, with notable exceptions.

Brazil’s Supreme Court has ruled that former President Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for attempting a coup. What happens next?

Amid growing uncertainty, Mexico’s president addressed trade negotiations and plans for the economy in a major speech.

Daniel Noboa and Luisa González will face off in a second round on April 13.

The decision could push Mexico into a recession, while the U.S. may see higher consumer prices and slower growth.