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Argentine public opinion and political sentiment

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Public sentiment in Argentina shows a complex relationship with the administration of Javier Milei. Recent polling from CEOP Latam and Pulsar UBA indicates a strong cultural preference for state intervention, with 77% of respondents believing the State should be responsible for social welfare and 76.5% supporting active economic intervention. These studies suggest that the libertarian principles of the current government have not achieved widespread acceptance, as 57% of the population prefers a State that reduces economic disparities. In terms of digital engagement, Digital engagement trends show a slight improvement in social media sentiment toward for President Milei saw a slight improvement in September, narrowing as the gap between positive and negative mentions narrowed by 10 points. This shift was partially driven by an August inflation rate of 1.7% and his address to the United Nations. However, negative mentions continued to predominate for the eighth consecutive month. Meanwhile, month, accounting for 46.2% of the conversation. Concurrently, Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof increased his digital presence, recording 580,000 mentions in September, a 27% increase from August. A significant gender gap has emerged in mentions during public support. A University of Buenos Aires (UBA) survey reveals that nearly 70% of women reject the same period. current administration, with 68% calling for a change in government. In contrast, 53% of men support the continuation of the libertarian government. Economic perceptions also diverge by gender: 61% of women view the economy negatively, compared to 47% of men. Within the administration, officials have expressed concern regarding the political impact of Milei’s public confrontations with women, fearing this dissatisfaction could influence future reelection efforts.

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