Confidence in Milei’s government soaring after midterms win, poll shows

A new survey shows that confidence in President Javier Milei's government has risen sharply in the wake of the midterm elections, with voters signalling a renewed belief in the libertarian’s administration.

Confidence in the government increased by 17.5 points in November compared with October, placing it only 7.3 percent below the level recorded in the same month last year, fresh data from the Government School at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella shows.

The survey was carried out between November 3 and 14, more than a week after the midterm election in which La Libertad Avanza emerged as the most popular force.

Set against previous presidencies, Milei’s index sits 16.8 percent below November 2017 during Mauricio Macri’s administration and 69.8 percent above November 2021 during Alberto Fernández’s government.

Gains recorded in November and October reversed the declines seen in August and September, taking confidence to its highest point since February 2025, the Di Tella survey shows.

Each of the index’s five assessed components improved: Capacity rose by 18.6 percent, honesty by 12.4 percent, efficiency by 12.6 percent, governability by 30.6 percent and interest by 16.8 percent.

The report notes a shift in the hierarchy of sub-indexes. Capacity overtook honesty at the top of the ranking, while efficiency held its third place.

According to the researchers, differences between social groups follow familiar lines. The Government Confidence Index, or ICG, is higher among men than women, among people aged 18 to 29 and those over 50 compared with the 30 to 49 bracket, and among respondents with full secondary school or university education. 

Confidence is also higher among those who have not been victims of crime or who expect the economic situation to improve.

The only group showing a decline this month is respondents with lower levels of education. 

– TIMES/PERFIL