# Argentine public opinion on national sovereignty > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-public-opinion-on-national-sovereignty > Updated: 2026-08-17T00:01:11.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Public opinion polls in Argentina indicate a growing disconnect between societal values regarding national sovereignty and the actions of the national government. An initial survey by Zuban-Córdoba found that while a majority of citizens feel the concepts of “national sovereignty” and the “defense of the homeland” are increasingly present in society, 65.7% of respondents believe these values are less present in government decisions. Subsequent polling data revealed stronger specific preferences for national control, with 81.8% of Argentines supporting the retention of essential resources—such as lithium, land, and water—in national hands. The data also showed that 77.9% of respondents favor an independent foreign policy based on national interests, and 74.1% prioritize the protection of national industry. These findings stand in contrast to statements from Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno, who described the concept of national sovereignty as “outdated.” ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Argentina: Poll shows majority support for national control of resources A Zuban Córdoba poll shows over 81% of Argentines demand national control over strategic resources like lithium and water, while 77.9% favor an independent foreign policy over automatic foreign alignment. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-poll-shows-majority-support-for-national-control-of-resources ### 2026-08-14: Argentina poll: 65.7% see less sovereignty in government A Zuban-Córdoba poll shows 65.7% of Argentines believe national sovereignty and patriotism are less present in government decisions, despite a majority seeing these values as more present in society. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-poll-657-see-less-sovereignty-in-government --- Cite as: Argentine public opinion on national sovereignty. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-public-opinion-on-national-sovereignty