The president of Argentina is facing accelerated wear due to errors in his disruptive proposal. This situation could be leveraged by Peronism in the province of Buenos Aires. According to a recent public opinion poll in the Central Valley of Catamarca, a significant change in the perception of key political figures in the region is observed.
The poll, conducted by CB Consultora, shows that President Javier Milei has experienced an increase in his negative image, while the capital mayor Gustavo Saadi stands out as the politician with the highest positive image in the province. This study, carried out from May 1 to 3, 2025, reveals the opinion of more than a thousand people in the Central Valley area, which includes San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Valle Viejo, and Fray Mamerto Esquiú.
Gustavo Saadi leads the positive image ranking in Catamarca, thanks to his municipal management, closeness to citizens' problems, and a discourse perceived as more moderate. In contrast, Javier Milei has experienced a deterioration in his image, attributed to national scandals and a critical perception of his proposals and communication style in regions far from urban centers.
According to local analysts, citizenship in Catamarca values "good manners" in politics, which has benefited Saadi's image and harmed Milei's. Verbal violence and public disagreements seem to be tiring the population, overshadowing the government's economic achievements.
Amid this panorama, Javier Milei recently explained that his controversial phrase "We don't hate journalists enough" is aimed at those professionals who seek to impose their media agenda. For the first time since the beginning of his term, the "negative image" of the president exceeds the "positive image" in Catamarca, which could be an indication of possible wear in other regions of the country.