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Survey Shows Overwhelming Support for Public Universities as Deputies Weigh Milei's Veto

Most respondents foresee damage to the president's image, signaling political risk.

Overview

  • The Chamber of Deputies meets today to decide whether to uphold or overturn the presidential veto on a university-financing law.
  • Proyección Consultores’ national poll (Sept 13–16; n=1,297; CAWI; ±2.72%) finds 88.9% hold a positive view of public universities.
  • State financing draws broad backing, with 83.6% in favor, and 68.7% reject President Javier Milei's veto while 26% support it.
  • Some 71.2% say the veto will hurt Milei's image in the electoral arena.
  • Respondents cite likely impacts of underfunding: potential closure of programs (48.4%), departures of academics (47.4%) and infrastructure deterioration (38.2%).