Economy Minister Luis Caputo stated that the current midterm legislative elections are "more important than the 2027 presidential vote."
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Caputo made this statement after a day of turbulence for Argentina's peso, amidst a run on the currency. The US government has provided repeated financial backing, with US President Donald Trump conditioning continued support on a strong performance for President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza party.
Caputo also attempted to dispel fears of an imminent post-election peso devaluation, saying the current exchange rate regime "will remain exactly the same."
Author's summary: Argentina's midterm elections are crucial.