Chile President Kast’s approval slips toward 35% psychological floor

José Antonio Kast approval rating psychological floor Chile poll public pessimism

Recent public opinion polls show President José Antonio Kast’s approval hovering around 36‑37 percent, while his disapproval ranges from 54 percent to 59 percent. Analysts say the government’s “psychological floor” of 35 percent approval is a critical threshold; falling below could weaken the administration’s reform agenda.

At the same time, a record 58 percent of Chileans expressed pessimism about the country’s future – the highest level since the survey series began in 2015. Respondents also anticipate a broad rise in prices, with 79 percent expecting overall inflation and 76 percent foreseeing higher bread costs.

Public sentiment on key policy proposals is divided. The Reconstruction and Development law draws almost equal support (≈36 percent) and opposition (≈37 percent), while the abortion‑related “Escucha tu corazón” bill is rejected by 54 percent of those surveyed. The government’s handling of recent severe storms and the emergency response has also faced criticism, adding pressure to an already fragile political standing.

Entities: Cadem · Chile · Cristóbal Urruticoechea · Criteria · Escucha tu corazón bill · Iván Poduje · José Antonio Kast · La Moneda · Reconstruction and Development Law

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[○ 1 SOURCE] President José Antonio Kast’s approval rating is 37 % according to the Cadem poll. (Cadem poll (id cf390432))
[● 4 SOURCES] President José Antonio Kast’s approval rating is 36 % according to recent Criteria polls. (Criteria polls (ids dae9eb85, ad327991, e8f98da0, 123aa4c5))
[○ 1 SOURCE] Disapproval of President José Antonio Kast is 59 % according to the Cadem poll. (Cadem poll (id cf390432))
[● 4 SOURCES] 54 % of surveyed Chileans disagree or strongly disagree with the “Escucha tu corazón” abortion bill. (Criteria polls (ids dae9eb85, ad327991, e8f98da0, 123aa4c5))
[● 4 SOURCES] Disapproval of President José Antonio Kast is 54 % in recent Criteria polls. (Criteria polls (ids dae9eb85, ad327991, e8f98da0, 123aa4c5))
[○ 1 SOURCE] 58 % of respondents feel pessimistic about Chile’s future, the highest level since 2015. (Cadem poll (id cf390432))
[○ 1 SOURCE] Iván Poduje has a personal approval rating of 53 % in the Cadem poll. (Cadem poll (id cf390432))
[○ 1 SOURCE] The government’s “psychological floor” of 35 % approval is considered a threshold for maintaining its agenda. (La Moneda officials (id 337261b5))
[● 4 SOURCES] Disapproval of President Kast ranges from 54 percent to 59 percent. (Cadem (59 %), Criteria (54 %).)
[● 5 SOURCES] President José Antonio Kast’s approval rating is approximately 36‑37 percent. (Cadem (37 %), Criteria (36 %), other polls (36‑37 %).)
[● 3 SOURCES] The government’s response to recent severe storms and the emergency situation has been criticized as inadequate. (Political commentary and analysis.)
[● 2 SOURCES] 58 percent of Chileans feel pessimistic about the country's future, the highest level since 2015. (Cadem and Plaza Pública surveys.)