Politics & Government Guide in Argentina

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

President Javier Milei of Freedom Advances continues his libertarian reforms, achieving fiscal surpluses, GDP growth of 4.4% in 2025, and inflation reduction to 33% by early 2026, though facing congressional opposition and social criticism over austerity measures. Legislative elections in October 2025 strengthened his coalition's position. The government emphasizes macroeconomic stabilization and investment-led growth amid tensions with opposition and civil society.

Government Type

Presidential representative democratic republic

Legal System

Civil law system

Head of State

President Javier Milei(since 2023)

Head of Government

President Javier Milei(Libertarian Party)since 2023

Legislature

Type:bicameral

Upper House:Senate (72 seats)

Lower House:Chamber of Deputies (257 seats)

Major Political Parties

Freedom Advances(LLA)

Right-wing

103 seats

Fuerza Patria/Peronismo(FP)

Peronist

90 seats

Voting Rights

Mandatory for citizens aged 18-70, optional for 16-17 and over 70

Recent Developments

October 2025 legislative elections saw Freedom Advances win 41.5% in Chamber of Deputies and 42% in Senate
September 2024: Congress overturned Milei's veto on disability benefits law, first in 22 years
Ongoing fiscal surpluses for 14 of last 15 months as of January 2026
October 2024: Congress approved bill restricting presidential decrees of necessity and urgency

Voting Age18

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution1853

Provinces23