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Chilean President José Antonio Kast approval decline

Overview

Chilean President José Antonio Kast has experienced a significant decline in public approval. Early September 2026 polling from Cadem and Agenda Criteria placed his approval ratings between 30% and 34%, with disapproval reaching as high as 61%. This downturn is linked to economic concerns, including a 1.5% contraction in the monthly activity index (Imacec) in July 2026, as well as dissatisfaction regarding security and employment. By mid-October, political pressure intensified regarding the upcoming seventh anniversary of the October 18, 2019, social unrest. Kast decided not to hold an official government act, opting instead for a “look toward the future” and condemning the violence of the 2019 period. This stance drew criticism from within his political sphere, including Johannes Kaiser of the Libertarian National Party, who called the silence a “bad political decision.” Recent polling indicates the President’s approval has fallen to 30%, his lowest level since the start of his administration, while disapproval has reached 65%. Public sentiment regarding the country's direction is increasingly negative, with 69% of citizens believing Chile is on the “wrong path” and 68% expressing pessimism about the future. This decline extends to the cabinet; of 18 ministers with over 40% recognition, 17 saw a drop in approval. Additionally, 64% of those surveyed believe the government should reinstate a dedicated spokesperson, and 60% support eliminating the power of presidential pardons. By late October, approval ratings dropped further, falling below 30% for the first time. Cadem reported approval at 29% with 66% disapproval, while Criteria reported 27% approval and 64% disapproval. This decline is largely attributed to public outcry over the government's decision to reduce sentences for 56 individuals convicted of sexual offenses against minors, a move 92% of respondents disagree with.

Entities

José Antonio Kast · Chile · Cadem · Criteria · Partido Republicano

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 12 sources
    Chilean President José Antonio Kast faces record low approval ratings

    Chilean President José Antonio Kast's approval has fallen below 30% amid controversy over sentence reductions for sexual offenders and economic concerns.

  2. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Chilean President Kast faces pressure over 18-O anniversary stance

    Chilean President José Antonio Kast faces political pressure for declining to hold an official act commemorating the seventh anniversary of the 2019 social unrest.

  3. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Chilean President José Antonio Kast faces record disapproval

    Chilean President José Antonio Kast faces record-high disapproval ratings, with polls showing up to 65% rejection driven by concerns over public security, rising crime, and economic instability.

  4. [POLITICS] 12 sources
    Milei and Kast face declining approval amid economic concerns

    Recent polls show declining approval for Presidents Javier Milei in Argentina and José Antonio Kast in Chile, fueled by widespread economic pessimism and concerns over inflation and employment.

  5. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    President José Antonio Kast faces declining approval ratings in Chile

    Chilean President José Antonio Kast's approval ratings have fallen below 32% amid rising economic concerns and unemployment, according to recent Pulso Ciudadano and Criteria polls.

  6. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Chilean President José Antonio Kast faces declining approval ratings

    Chilean President José Antonio Kast is experiencing a significant decline in public approval, with recent polls showing disapproval ratings ranging between 57.6% and 62%.

  7. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Political polls show leadership shifts in Peru and Chile

    New polls show Rafael López Aliaga leading Lima's 2026 municipal election preferences, while Chilean President José Antonio Kast faces a record low 30% approval rating.

  8. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Chilean President José Antonio Kast faces record low approval ratings

    Chilean President José Antonio Kast's approval has dropped to approximately 30-34% amid economic contraction and rising disapproval. Tensions also persist regarding sovereignty over the Strait of Magellan.

Sources

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This summary has been updated 11 times: see revision history