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President Javier Milei’s Re-election Bid Faces Growing Public Discontent
8/25/2026, 9:53:31 PM
Milei Announces 2027 Re-election Bid Amid Falling Approval
President Javier Milei confirmed over the weekend that he intends to run for a second term in the 2027 presidential election. While internal polling still places him as the best-positioned candidate, his personal image and approval ratings have slipped to historic lows since taking office.
Background & Context
Milei entered the presidency in December 2023 on a platform of aggressive fiscal austerity, promising zero deficit, lower inflation and a break with the “political caste.” Over the past year his government has reported a reduction of inflation from 211 % in 2023 to 34 % and a stabilization of the dollar-peso exchange rate. Exports have reached record levels, and the administration points to a balanced budget as evidence of macro-economic success.
A corruption scandal involving former chief of staff Manuel Adorni, who resigned in June after investigations into illicit enrichment, has eroded public trust. Adorni denied the accusations, and Milei publicly defended him before the former official stepped down.
Data & Statistics
- Consulting firm Zuban Córdoba: 61.3 % of respondents hold a negative view of Milei, while 33.4 % view him positively.
- Consulting firm Latam Pulse: 62.4 % disapprove of Milei’s performance; 37.1 % approve.
- Zentrix’s July poll: positive image at 30.9 %; approval 13 points below the 45 % recorded in February.
- CB Global Data poll: 54.5 % prefer a change of government; 33.4 % would keep Milei in power.
- Proyección poll: 53.3 % rate the government’s performance as poor; 61.6 % say its policies have had a negative impact.
- Youth sentiment: political scientist Ana Iparraguirre notes that unemployment among 14- to 29-year-olds is twice that of adults, with nearly four in ten young people in debt.
Official Statements & Responses
Milei’s declaration of a 2027 re-election bid underscores his confidence in a loyal voter base that still provides him with roughly 30 %–33 % support, according to the latest voter-intention surveys.
Criticism & Opposition
Political scientist Cristian Buttié warns that voters who backed Milei in the 2023 runoff are losing commitment, especially as household incomes stagnate.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Polls differ on the exact level of Milei’s support: some place his personal backing at 30 %–33 %, while others report a 32.4 % figure for his share of the vote. Approval ratings also vary, with Zentrix indicating a 13-point drop from February and Proyección noting a 6-point decline over six months. No source provides a definitive projection of the final election outcome.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I believe this downfall has to do with a combination of many things that have happened over the past six months, things that are starting to wear down the public’s patience regarding when those economic changes are going to happen,” — Lara Goyburu
- “People had been willing to endure the cuts and austerity because they believed this administration was managing public resources better than previous governments. But Adorni’s case finally broke that trust,” — Lara Goyburu
What’s Next
The trajectory of inflation, exchange-rate stability, and household income will shape Milei’s re-election chances. Upcoming polls and the selection of a unified opposition candidate are expected to influence voter sentiment as the 2027 election approaches.