Chile President José Antonio Kast sees digital backlash and intra‑party disappointment after 100 days

A digital‑media analysis of over 1.87 million Chilean posts on X for the week of 17‑23 June shows President José Antonio Kast’s government receiving mainly negative sentiment (58% of evaluative posts) as it marks its 100‑day milestone. While opposition criticism continues, a notable portion of the discourse reflects disappointment from supporters who expected a harsher stance on security and the economy.

The most commented story was the case of 64 Haitian children, generating more than 102 000 mentions with a largely negative tone. The police ruled out trafficking, but the episode sparked a broader debate over past administrations and the children’s welfare. Simultaneously, accusations of conflicts of interest surfaced concerning Minister Daniel Mas (contracts between Ecomac and MINVU) and Minister Iván Poduje (the “El Olivar” case), feeding a narrative of a “cabinet of businessmen.”

Economic topics such as the controversial “hourly employment” program also featured prominently, while the World Cup 2026 emerged as the top non‑political trend.