# Milei's Image Sours as Jobs Top Concern

> Argentines increasingly view Milei negatively as unemployment rises ahead of election.
- Title: Milei's Image Sours as Jobs Top Concern · Buenos Aires Times
- Summary: Argentines increasingly view Milei negatively as unemployment rises ahead of election.
- Keywords: argentina, unemployment, javier milei, presidential election, inflation, buenos aires province governor, cristina fernández de kirchner, Buenos Aires Times
- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/economy/mileis-image-sours-with-argentines-as-jobs-become-top-concern.phtml
- Author: Patrick Gillespie, Bloomberg
- Published: 2026-11-13T11:49:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: argentina, unemployment, javier milei, presidential election, inflation, buenos aires province governor, cristina fernández de kirchner, news, politics, world
## Public Opinion Shift
62 percent of Argentines view Milei negatively compared to 36 percent positive.
## Rival Ratings Improve
Kicillof's positive image rises to 39 percent while Milei's negative rating stays at 59 percent.
## Unemployment Concerns
Half of Argentines rank unemployment as top national problem ahead of corruption and inflation.
## Investor Reaction
Argentina's bonds yield rises above 13 percent as investors worry about Milei's reelection chances.
## Key takeaway

62% of Argentines have negative image of Milei, with unemployment as top concern ahead of 2027 election.