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Argentina economic divergence and rising social pessimism

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Following the winter recess, Argentina’s national Senate and the provincial Legislature of Neuquén reconvened in late July to address economic reforms and mining codes. By late August, a deep economic divergence emerged between growing sectors like energy, mining, and finance, and contracting sectors such as industry and construction. This decoupling is marked by a 16% rise in GDP since 2021 contrasted against a 17% drop in mass consumption. Public sentiment has reached historic lows; an Opina Argentina survey found 60% of citizens expect their personal economic situation to worsen, the highest pessimism since the Alberto Fernández administration. Financial strain is widespread, with 48% of respondents unable to make ends meet and 75% ceasing leisure spending. By ~~early September,~~ mid-September, economic dissatisfaction and household debt have intensified. Data from QSocial Big Data indicates 59% of citizens believe the country is in a worse state than when President Javier Milei assumed office, while 55% express a negative evaluation of the national situation. Household austerity ~~has become~~ remains a necessity, with 75% of households reporting expense cuts and 60% stating they have no capacity for savings. ~~Polling by Jorge Giacobbe corroborates this trend, showing 60%~~ Additionally, 44% of ~~Argentines believe the economy~~ respondents report that income is ~~worsening. Regarding the government’s economic strategy, 47.8%~~ insufficient to cover basic needs. A study by Fundación Encuentro highlights a growing reliance on credit, noting that 58.7% of ~~respondents believe~~ urban households required financing to cover basic needs during the ~~official program~~ first quarter of 2026. This has contributed to a delinquency peak of 12.9% in July. One in three families is ~~‘wrong’ and causing unnecessary suffering, while only 16.8% view the current adjustments as appropriate. Labor anxiety remains high,~~ utilizing credit cards or informal credit to manage daily expenses, with ~~36% of citizens fearing job loss within the next six months.~~ 20% using multiple debt modalities simultaneously.

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