Two years ago, President Javier Milei had such a tiny congressional minority that people were asking how he would govern. But, while Milei is hoping that legislating will be a clear run, even with allies he’s short of an overall majority. On Friday night, Milei and his party celebrated as the Senate passed his 2026 budget by a comfortable 46-25 margin. It is the first time the president has passed a budget, after working with extensions of the 2023 budget in 2024 and 2025. Nonetheless, in 2026, Trump’s contingent support of the Milei administration will continue to influence Argentina’s international agenda.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald December 28, 2025 15:28 UTC