President José Antonio Kast's approval rating has fallen to 39%, according to the latest Plaza Pública Cadem poll for the final week of April. Reported by CNN Chile and La Tercera, this figure marks the lowest level of support for the president since he took office on March 11.
Disapproval of the administration remains at 57%, cementing a difficult landscape following his first 50 days in power. The survey also noted a decline in the president's personal attributes, with drops in charisma (36%, down 7 points), relatability (33%, down 4 points), and empathy (32%).
Regarding his leadership, while scores remain high for responsibility (47%, down 4 points), courage (46%, down 6 points), and authority (45%, down 8 points), the evaluation of his government team and his ability to maintain order within his political coalition dropped from 39% to 31%.
Security and crime perception
On the issue of security, 67% of those surveyed believe the State is being overwhelmed by crime. Organized crime is identified by 78% as the country's primary problem.
However, the poll shows a significant drop in the perception of rising crime: only 47% believe crime has increased over the last two months. This represents a 25-point drop compared to August 2025 and the largest decline in this indicator since 2014.
Despite this decrease in the perception of rising crime, the fear of becoming a victim of a crime remains at 70%. Regarding who is responsible for tackling the phenomenon, 54% point to the Government, 30% to the courts and judges, and 9% to the police.
Economic crisis and reform agenda
The social landscape is being strained by the employment situation, which 85% of respondents rate as bad or very bad—the highest level recorded since March 2021, according to La Tercera.
In this context, El Mostrador is analyzing the implementation of the “National Reconstruction Law” presented by the Executive less than two months into the mandate. The outlet describes this package as a set of "structural counter-reforms" aimed at rebuilding a country devastated by previous social unrest and economic instability.
The proposal includes a gradual reduction of the corporate tax rate from 27% to 23%, the establishment of 25-year tax stability for large investments, and a "tax amnesty" for offshore capital through a reduced single tax. The analysis suggests these measures are being presented under the logic of using crises to impose market-driven reforms.
Simultaneously, significant budget cuts are being recorded. A decree from the Ministry of Finance will cut $32.721 billion from the Ministry of Social Development, affecting programs for children, indigenous peoples, and youth, even as tax cuts are being debated under the argument of stimulating investment.
