At least half of the over nine million people who voted for candidates linked to La Libertad Avanza did so not because they are devoted fans of Milei but because they wanted to avoid another Peronist government.
Former editor of the Buenos Aires Herald (1979-1986) notes that Javier Milei was surprised by his party's victory in the midterm elections, which he called "a miracle".
its victory was "a miracle"
Initially, Milei acknowledged that his party's strong performance was due to dislike of the principal alternative, but later attributed its success to his own charisma and his sister Karina's tactical shrewdness.
Author's summary: Milei wins midterm elections.