Milei’s Approval Rating Continues a Steady Downfall; ‘Social Mood is Deteriorating,’ Concludes a Report

Among the findings, disapproval of the Milei administration has reached a point that goes beyond opposition sectors and extends largely to voters of PRO (Propuesta Republicana)—a key ally of Milei’s political party, La Libertad Avanza (LLA)—as well as the Unión Cívica Radical (UCR), a multi-class force of the center-to-center-left with internal sectors that also oscillate toward the center-right, and among libertarians. 

According to the study, conducted among 1,323 people aged 18 years and older, the critical socioeconomic situation is the main reason for the government’s growing loss of support. Sixty-eight percent consider that the trajectory of the national economy to be negative, a 25 point increase in just six months. Meanwhile, 65% do not perceive any improvement in the economy, and 75% assert that their level of indebtedness increased over the past year—11 points higher than in the previous measurement. In addition, 69% reported needing to generate additional income to cover their daily expenses or maintain their standard of living. 

Furthermore, 70% consider the adjustment policies to be extremely harmful, while only 27%—mainly Milei supporters—consider these measures painful but necessary. On the other hand, 21% of respondents consider unemployment and poverty to be the main issues the country must solve, followed by corruption at 19%, which increased substantially following the corruption scandal involving Milei’s former chief of staff, Manuel Adorni. This is followed by inflation (11%); insecurity (8%); justice and education (6% each); housing (3%); health (2%); and drug trafficking (1%).

Moreover, 48% consider the country's current situation to be bad, while 35% consider it regular, and 16% assert that it is good. However, 47% estimate that the situation will get worse, 21% believe it will remain the same, and 26% express optimism that things will improve.

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