Argentina's Milei suffers veto overrides again, a blow before consequential midterms

Argentine lawmakers overturned on Thursday two vetoes by President Javier Milei, marking a setback for the libertarian leader ahead of key legislative elections that could shape the future of his economic reform agenda. The opposition-controlled Senate voted overwhelmingly to override Milei's vetoes of bills boosting funding for public universities and paediatric health care, with margins of 59-7 and 58-7, respectively. Milei, who has implemented deep austerity policies to reduce the size of government, said the new spending would jeopardise Argentina's fiscal balance. In September, Argentina's congress for the first time overturned a veto issued by Milei, reinstating a bill that increased spending for people with disabilities. It is a precarious time for Milei as the country prepares for midterm elections...