# Chilean President José Antonio Kast approval decline

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-president-jos-antonio-kast-approval-decline
> Updated: 2026-09-08T03:11:07.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

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. Subsequent data from the Criteria poll indicated his approval had fallen to 30%, with 51% of respondents describing the national economy as “bad” and perceiving the government as improvising on job creation and growth.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/political-polls-show-leadership-shifts-in-peru-and-chile

### 2026-09-05: 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.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-president-jos-antonio-kast-faces-declining-approval-ratings

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