The best Argentina needs a better Milei
A convincing re-election would need a much better Milei than the one we are getting, one who is less concerned about being right and more about empathising with the people he is meant to represent. Leer más
President Javier Milei's administration is benefiting from the most favorable trade terms in Argentina's history, which has resulted in a surplus of income for the government. However, Milei's poll numbers have remained stagnant at 33 to 35 percent for five months, which is at its lowest point since he took office almost three years ago.
This situation echoes the political challenges faced by Juan Domingo Perón and Evita Perón in the late 1940s, as well as Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's re-election in 2011, which ultimately led to a defeat in 2015. Milei's administration is now at a critical juncture, similar to the one he faced before the 2025 midterm elections, where the fear of the opposition winning could have triggered instability in the peso and undermined his key achievement of controlling inflation.
The current economic conditions, driven by high commodity prices and rising international interest rates, are proving to be a rare opportunity for Argentina. However, Milei's messaging and public perception may be falling short, as the economy is currently facing a technical recession in the third quarter. For Milei to secure re-election, he needs to demonstrate a more empathetic approach and better connect with the people he represents, rather than merely focusing on being right.
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