Peronism

The "rift" refers to the vast, decades-long gulf in Argentine politics and society between supporters and opponents of the populist political movement Peronism, founded by late President Juan �ʱ��ó�� in the 1940s.

Peronism, the political movement founded by the late President Juan �ʱ��ó�� in the 1940s, dominated Argentine politics for many years, but Milei's victory in October 2023 has left it in disarray.

Benjamin Gedan, director of the Latin America program at the Wilson Center in Washington said that while Milei is acting as though he has a clear mandate, many of his voters were rejecting Peronism rather than throwing full support behind his proposal for austerity.

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida called the presidential election in Argentina a crucial victory for freedom over Mr. Massa‘s Peronism, the long-ruling party, “which has caused so much damage to the country.

There was a virtually tie in the province of Buenos Aires, home to almost 37% of the national electorate and a key bastion of Peronism.