2025/12/29 | Diego Ciongo & Soledad Castagna
According to the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella’s monthly survey, confidence in the government was essentially unchanged in December (-0.1% MoM) at 49.3%, above the levels of the previous two mandates.
Mixed signals across components. The "general evaluation of the government" rose by 0.9% MoM, while "concern for the general interest" rose by 1.0%. The "efficiency in the management of public expenditure" was stable. On the other hand, the "ability to solve the country's problems" fell by 1.4% and the "honesty of public officials" decreased by 0.7%.
Our take: Congressional approval of the 2026 Budget marks a significant win for the government, reinforcing its ability to advance key legislative priorities. Attention now shifts to February, when extraordinary sessions are expected to debate the proposed labor reform—a critical next step in the administration’s agenda. Meanwhile, the upcoming Government Confidence Index, scheduled for release on January 26, will provide an important gauge of public sentiment following these developments.