President Javier Milei heads a new ranking of positive image among 14 national leaders, although with a minimal lead over former Senator Esteban Bullrich, who emerges as the big surprise of the survey. Provincial governors are mainly penalized by a low level of national recognition, leaving them with 34% and 27% positive image, respectively. According to the Trends survey, Milei reaches a 50.5% positive image, while Bullrich reaches 50.2%. As reported by the Argentine News Agency, the report highlights that of the seven best-rated leaders, five currently belong to the ruling party or maintain a close alliance with the Government. The 'podium' and main leaders Behind the President and the former senator, figures with central roles in economic and security management are located: Patricia Bullrich: The former Minister of Security occupies third place with a 49% positive image, although she records an identical level of rejection. Manuel Adorni: The presidential spokesperson maintains a favorable balance: 45% positive versus 41% negative. Luis Caputo: The Minister of Economy reaps 43% approval against 44% rejection. Leaders with the highest level of rejection The survey shows a complex scenario for some of the main swords of La Libertad Avanza and opposition figures. Victoria Villarruel (40%), Santiago Caputo (40%), and Karina Milei (35%) are relegated in the table because their negative image levels exceed 50%. In the opposition spectrum, Axel Kicillof and Cristina Kirchner present a rejection of 56% and 61% respectively, which hinders their positioning in the general ranking. The bottom of the table The bottom of the ranking is occupied by the governors Maximiliano Pullaro (Santa Fe) and Martín Llaryora (Córdoba).
Survey: Milei and Bullrich lead with a narrow margin in popularity ranking
A new survey reveals Argentine President Javier Milei and former Senator Esteban Bullrich have nearly equal positive image ratings of around 50%. The poll also identifies key government and opposition figures with high approval and rejection rates.