"After suffering multiple defeats in Congress during its first two years in office, Javier Milei's government is poised to become the largest minority party in parliament. Its victory in the legislative elections just over a month ago significantly improved the far-right's position, and since then, successive splits within opposition blocs have allowed it to strengthen its position. On Tuesday, a split in the Peronist bloc completely cleared the path for the libertarian movement to become the largest minority party."
"The decision was made by Governor Raul Jalil, one of the Peronist leaders who have shown themselves open to dialogue with Milei's administration. Jalil's reasons are both political he has been critical of the national leadership of Peronism and has demanded self-criticism for the failure of the previous government and economic mining is a key industry in his province and also in the economic model promoted by Milei. The three legislators will form their own caucus, which, it is presumed, will be available to negotiate legislation on a case-by-case basis."
Javier Milei's legislative position strengthened after a decisive election result and subsequent fragmentation of opposition blocs. A recent split in the Peronist bloc allowed three national deputies from Catamarca to leave Union por la Patria and form an independent caucus. Governor Raúl Jalil prompted the move citing political criticisms of Peronist leadership and economic alignment due to mining interests. The new Catamarca group is expected to negotiate votes on a case-by-case basis and could align with Peronist governors who have distanced themselves from Kirchnerism. One Catamarca seat remains within the Peronist bloc for now.
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