This crushing defeat exposes the fundamental weakness of Milei's libertarian project when voters actually experience its real-world consequences. The 13-point margin wasn't just a political loss -- it was a referendum on failed policies that have left Argentines worse off despite promises of economic revival.
The Peronist victory simply reflects the entrenched political machine's ability to mobilize voters through patronage networks and government resources, as evidenced by buses transporting activists to polling stations using public funds. This wasn't a policy endorsement but rather the predictable result of decades-old electoral machinery.
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