Inflation dilutes the electoral impact of good macroeconomic data and the ‘Cuerpo effect’
While the Government boasts of leadership in growth and employment records, with its Economy Minister being the most valued, the social vision of the situation and future prospects is deteriorating due to the rise in prices
A political consultant would likely consider a president and re-election candidate's claims of their country's growth outpacing its neighbors and record-breaking employment figures, along with their highly-regarded economy minister, as a strong position. However, a key factor that complicates this scenario is inflation. The president's ability to truthfully make these claims is potentially undermined by this factor.
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