Milei’s Re-Election Gambit | Argentina News

Argentina News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 5, 2026 · 1m

Argentina’s political firestorm is heating up as President Javier Milei eyes re-election, riding on voters’ memory of economic chaos under the last Peronist administration. With inflation soaring and pandemic missteps still fresh, Milei is banking on Peronist infighting — especially around who’ll lead them next — to weaken their chances. Axel Kicillof, a top contender with ties to Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, has already rattled markets and sparked public clashes, including a rally by her son Máximo that targeted him. Meanwhile, Sergio Massa, Milei’s former rival, remains a wildcard —…