A new survey by consulting firm Opina Argentina confirms Javier Milei's rebound after his overwhelming legislative victory, while Kirchnerism is sinking in rejection
According to the study, after the electoral victory, expectations regarding the national government improved significantly: the President's positive image grew by eight points after four consecutive months of decline. Meanwhile, his negative image decreased. Milei currently has a 48% favorable rating and a 52% unfavorable rating, a balance that, although still slightly negative, shows a clear recovery trend.
The victory at the national level—including the strategic Buenos Aires province—in the October legislative elections recaused the image of President Javier Milei in public opinion and reactivated economic and social expectations for a large part of society. This is confirmed by a survey from the consulting firm Opina Argentina, based on 1,838 cases surveyed between November 1 and 4.
Among La Libertad Avanza voters, the main reason for their vote was the conviction that the current effort will bring concrete benefits to the country. This was expressed by 54% of those surveyed by Opina Argentina in response to the question "What is the main reason for your vote for LLA?"
24% stated they voted for the ruling party because it fulfilled its promise to lower inflation; 16% did so to prevent the return of Peronism to power, and 6% valued that Milei "is putting an end to the privileges of the caste." Only 1% replied that they do not know or do not have a formed opinion.
In contrast, among voters of Fuerza Patria, 87% stated they voted out of "identification with Peronist values," and 12% did so "to punish Javier Milei's government." When asked whether the vote for La Libertad Avanza represents support for the government or rejection of Peronism, 68% of libertarians replied that it is a vote of support, while 65% of Peronists admitted that the violet vote symbolized a "rejection of Kirchnerism."
In the positive image ranking, the president is followed by the Minister of Security and future senator Patricia Bullrich (47%), who in November grew by four points and reduced her negative image by three points (53%). Next are Mauricio Macri (45% positive, 55% negative), the Minister of Economy Luis Caputo (42% and 55%), the infamous governor Axel Kicillof (41% and 58%), the imprisoned Cristina Kirchner (37% and 63%), the Kirchnerist Sergio Massa (36% and 63%), and Victoria Villarruel (32% and 64%).
The electoral impact also extended to the social mood. For 42% of those surveyed, Argentina is better than last year, while 9% believe it is the same. In this question, optimism rose from 34% to 42%, and pessimism fell from 55% to 48%.
When asked how they imagine the future, 46% replied that the country will be better in a year, while 44% thought otherwise. That is, the expectation of improvement rose by 12 points compared to October, reflecting a clear recovery in confidence in the administration.
The number of Argentines who identify with Milei's government also increased: 45% say they support the president (in October it was 36%) and 43% consider themselves opponents, a three-point drop for the anti-Milei bloc. Support is especially strong among young people aged 16 to 29, where adherence reaches 63%.
