Looking ahead to the national legislative elections in October, a recent study by CB Consultora Opinión Pública reveals an extremely encouraging fact for Javier Milei's government.
La Libertad Avanza (LLA), the party led by President Milei, is positioned as the favorite to win in seven out of the eight provinces that will renew their seats in the Senate next October 26. This projection, which would mark a significant shift in the composition of the upper chamber, reinforces the popular support for the political and economic direction promoted by the current libertarian administration.
The report takes on special relevance after the illegal session held by Kirchnerism in the Senate, where laws were passed that seek to destroy the country's economy. Despite that legislative setback, the survey shows that citizens are betting on the transformation project led by Milei.
The provinces renewing senators this year are Chaco, Entre Ríos, Neuquén, Río Negro, Salta, Santiago del Estero, Tierra del Fuego, and the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Of the 24 seats at stake, Kirchnerism risks 15, placing it in a weak position in the face of a massive LLA breakthrough in the upper chamber.
Currently, La Libertad Avanza is not putting any senators at risk, which means that every seat it obtains will be a net gain. If the trends anticipated by CB are confirmed, the ruling party could add up to 20 seats of its own and from allies, consolidating a strategic position that would allow it to sustain presidential vetoes and gain parliamentary negotiating power.
