Bolivia President Rodrigo Paz's Approval Slips to 38% Amid Protests

A poll by Ipsos Ciesmori conducted from 22 to 30 June shows President Rodrigo Paz’s approval fell to 38% while disapproval rose to 45%, the first time the latter has exceeded the former since he took office in November 2025. The survey notes his initial approval was 65% with 18% disapproval, declining steadily through February (63%/30%), April (52%/46%) and May (52%/46%).

Legislators warned the trend will continue unless the government takes decisive action. Deputy Lissa Claros said, “Rodrigo Paz will go down in history as one of the worst governors,” while deputy Edgar Zegarra blamed “the lack of action and broken campaign promises.”

The drop in popularity follows more than 50 days of nationwide protests led by the Central Obrera Boliviana and campesino groups, with blockades in seven of nine departments disrupting transport and the supply of food, medicine, fuel and other essentials, especially in La Paz and El Alto. The economic impact is estimated at over $3 billion, roughly 5 % of Bolivia’s GDP, and the state of exception was declared only after half a month of unrest.