Legislative elections held on October 26 in Argentina saw a historic drop in turnout despite voting being compulsory.
Recent events that damaged President Javier Milei's image had no impact on the election results, with his party tripling its seat count.
Milei's nearly two-year term has been disastrous for the most vulnerable sectors of society.
Budget cuts from austerity policies have mainly affected housing, health, and education, but this did not deter voters from supporting him, which will help maintain the support of United States President Donald Trump.
Author's summary: Milei's party gains support despite austerity policies.