December Expression different than how started. The civil service suffered a setback in the MP if they fell the articles of Chapter XI of the 2026 budget – those that they have repealed the disability emergency and university funding laws – but on Friday the 26th, the Senate converted the norm along with tax innocence. The government celebrated the result as “a historical fact” and Patricia Bullrich he remarked on the premises: “Today we are not voting on a number or another law, but on whether Argentina believes in itself again.“.
At the same time, the Exchange calm which followed the national victory on October 26th held in December, with the central bank willing to do so adjust Inflation bands since January. The political and economic climate it seemed improve, but the national survey of Projection consultant warns that there is no honeymoon: society accompaniedbut with conditions.
Income and uncertainty displaced inflation
According to the study, conducted between December 1 and December 7 on 1,769 cases, “During the Milei administration, inflation fell by a worrying 32.5%” And moved up to fourth place. Today is the low personal and family income Lead the ranking with 49.9%, followed by uncertainty (40.4%) and the political corruption (31.7%). Inflation remained at 31.1%. Social unrest, which has been the flagship of the opposition at other times, is just 2.7%.
Negative perception, positive expectations
The survey shows a contrast: the 63.7% He says that his economic situation got worse in the last few months, but the 45.9% believe that will improve in the next semester. He Economic Outlook Index (EPI) was located in 2.28a zone of stability, albeit one of stagnation rather than optimism. Among the voters of La Libertad Avanza is the indicator jump at 3.11 a sign of confidence in the direction.
Debt and watchful patience
The report shows that the 57.8% the Argentinian had to borrow money to cover ongoing expenses in the last month, mainly for family and friends or via installment cards. The photo confirms this company accepted Make sacrifices but expect concrete results. There is no blank check: social patience feeds of expectations, not of epic.
Trust and voting order
He Public Confidence Index (PCI) was located in 2.74above the midpoint, with peaks among economically consolidated households and libertarian voters (4.16). At the electoral level “La Libertad Avanza is establishing itself as the most popular placewith 38.8% voting intent,” the survey says. The emotional map reinforces the trend: Milei and Bullrich are the figures with whom people are most associated command And Advance paymentAttributes that the ruling party exploited in closing the legislature.
What does December bring?
The government Performance approve your budget and hill the year with signs of political and stock market stability. But the survey warns that the social contract is being signed by results: less inflation, yes, but more pressure on incomes and security. 2026 will be the year of truth.
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