BUENOS AIRES, Oct 20 – argentineโข President Javier Milei is intensifying effortsโฃ to recapture support from voters who have grown disillusioned withโ his administration as the country approaches crucial midterm elections next year. Facing mounting economic challenges and social unrest, Milei’s government is launchingโ a series of initiatives aimed at addressing key concerns and โคregaining lost ground.
The midterms,slated for 2025,represent a important test for Milei,whose shock electionโ victory in November 2023โค promised radical economic reforms. While initially enjoying a honeymoon period, his โadministration has faced increasing criticism over austerity โคmeasures, high inflation – currently exceedingโข 250% annually – and a struggling โeconomy. These factors threaten Milei’s political future and the implementation of his ambitious agenda. The elections will determine control of Congress, impacting Milei’s ability to pass legislation and govern effectively.
Milei’s strategy centers โฃon directly engaging with voters,notably those โin โคprovinces where support has waned. He recently embarked on a tour of key agricultural regions, promising to lower โexport taxes and boost rural economies. โ”We are committed to unleashing the potential of our agricultural sector,” Milei stated during a rally inโ Santa Feโ province on October โค18th,”and ensuring that our producers receive a fair price forโ thier hard โขwork.”
The government is also focusing on social programs aimed atโฃ mitigating the impact of austerityโ measures. While maintaining a commitment to fiscal obligation, officials announced a temporary increase in food assistance payments and expandedโ access to healthcare services for vulnerable populations. Economy Ministerโข Luis Caputo emphasized that these measures are “targeted and lasting,” designed to provide relief without jeopardizing the overall economic plan.
However, โchallenges remain. Opposition parties are capitalizing on public discontent,organizing protests and campaigning on platforms of increased social spending and economic intervention. Recent polls indicate a decline in Milei’s approvalโฃ ratings,with a significant percentage of voters expressing dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy.A recent study by Poliarquรญa Consultores showed Milei’s approval rating atโ 35% in October, down from 56% in December 2023.
Analysts predict a highly competitive election cycle. “Milei needs to demonstrate tangible improvements in the economy and address โthe concerns โฃof ordinary Argentinians if he wants to retain power,” โคsaid political analyst Maria Elena Rodriguez. “Theโฃ midterms will beโ a crucial indicator of whether his radical reforms are โgaining traction or facing insurmountable โขopposition.” The outcome will shape Argentina‘s political landscape and determine the future direction of its economic policies.