Javier Milei's approval drops amid economic woes and corruption concerns

A June poll conducted by the University of San Andrés found that President Javier Milei's approval fell to 35 percent, down from 36‑37 percent the month before, while disapproval rose. Respondents cited loss of jobs, corruption scandals and low wages as the main worries, expressing emotions such as shame and disappointment toward the administration.

A separate Explanans survey of more than 7,000 adults showed the government's approval at a historic low, with a negative evaluation of 57.2 percent versus 42.8 percent positive. The study highlighted a gender split: women favored opposition candidate Axel Kicillof (46.9 percent) over Milei (37.6 percent), while men preferred Milei (48.8 percent). In a hypothetical runoff, Kicillof would narrowly beat Milei 43.8 percent to 42.9 percent. Economic hardship and alleged corruption were identified as the chief sources of public discontent.