# Argentine provincial and national political approval trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-provincial-political-approval-trends > Updated: 2026-09-28T19:13:15.000Z. Sources: 86. Developments: 3. Political surveys in Argentina indicate fluctuating approval ratings among provincial governors and municipal leaders. Data from CG Global Data and CB Consultora highlight a range of public perceptions across different regions. Hugo Passalacqua of Misiones leads in positive image ratings at approximately 55.1%, followed by Rolando Figueroa of Neuquén and Osvaldo Jaldo of Tucumán. At the lower end of the spectrum, Mendoza Governor Alfredo Cornejo ranks 20th out of 24 governors with a 49.6% negative image rating. Other leaders facing low approval include Ricardo Quintela of La Rioja and Gildo Insfrán of Formosa. In the municipal sphere, Paraná Mayor Rosario Romero was identified as one of the country’s most highly valued leaders. National confidence levels have reached record lows. According to the Government Confidence Index (ICG) from the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, confidence fell by 5.9% in September to 1.94 points, marking a 21.4% cumulative decline since late last year. This figure matches the lowest levels recorded during President Javier Milei’s administration, specifically in September 2025 and July 2026. The decline was observed across all index components, with the most significant drop occurring in ‘concern for general interest’, which fell 12.3% to 1.50 points. Other declines included the general evaluation of management (-9.3%), the capacity to solve problems (-4%), efficiency in public spending (-3.5%), and the honesty of officials (-2.9%). This decline in public trust coincides with reports from INDEC showing a contraction in economic activity and rising poverty levels. Specifically, INDEC reported a 2.9% contraction in economic activity for July, while poverty rose by 4 points in the first half of 2026, affecting over 15 million people. ## Claims - The Government Confidence Index (ICG) fell by 5.9% in September compared to August. (corroborated by 18 sources) - Confidence in the government has accumulated a 21.4% decline since the end of last year. (corroborated by 18 sources) - The component for 'Concern for the general interest' saw the largest drop at 12.3%. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Economic activity in July fell by 2.9% compared to June. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Argentina lost 329,667 registered salaried positions since November 2023, despite a 5.6% increase in economic activity. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Poverty increased by 4 points in the first half of 2026, affecting more than 15 million people. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Argentina government confidence hits low amid economic instability Argentina's Government Confidence Index fell 5.9% in September to 1.94 points, marking a 21.4% decline since late 2025 amid rising poverty and job losses despite some economic activity growth. 33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-government-confidence-hits-low-as-mileis-approval-lags-kicillof-in-chaco ### 2026-09-25: Argentina political surveys show varying governor approval ratings Recent Argentine surveys show Hugo Passalacqua leading governor approval ratings, while Alfredo Cornejo ranks among the lowest. In Entre Ríos, President Milei holds higher approval than Axel Kicillof. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-political-surveys-show-varying-governor-approval-ratings ### 2026-09-21: Argentine governors see shifting approval ratings in new surveys New surveys in Argentina show varying approval ratings for governors, with Hugo Passalacqua leading and Gustavo Melella seeing a decline to 44% positive image. 54 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chile-leads-global-concerns-over-youth-mental-health-ipsos-report --- Cite as: Argentine provincial and national political approval trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-provincial-political-approval-trends