Kast's approval falls to 40% in Cadem's April poll

Cadem's Plaza Pública poll, released on April 30, 2026, shows President José Antonio Kast's approval at 40%, with disapproval hitting a peak of 57% since he took office. Additionally, 63% of respondents believe the State has sufficient fiscal resources. The survey covers the fifth week of April.

According to a preview of Cadem's Plaza Pública poll, released on Thursday April 30, President José Antonio Kast's approval rating dropped one point to 40%. Disapproval rose four points to 57%, the highest level since the start of his term.

On fiscal matters, 63% of respondents believe the State has enough resources to fund its commitments, up 20 points from prior polls. Only 8% see a critical fiscal situation, down 25 points.

When asked about areas to cut public spending, 51% chose State administration and operations, though this fell five points. 46% favored more spending on health and 31% on education.

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President José Antonio Kast presenting economic reform bill in Chilean Congress amid mixed reactions and poll support.
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Kast government pushes economic megareform amid mixed reactions

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President José Antonio Kast's government presented its National Reconstruction Project to Congress, featuring about 40 measures to boost growth, including a corporate tax cut from 27% to 23% and tax reintegration. Ministers toured regions on Friday to defend the bill, as OTIC and IMF warn of labor and fiscal risks. A poll shows 54% believe Congress should approve it.

Two polls published on Sunday, March 29, show declining approval for President José Antonio Kast less than three weeks into his term amid a historic fuel price hike crisis. Cadem reported 51% disapproval against 43% approval, while Criteria found 47% disapproval versus 43% approval.

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President Claudia Sheinbaum's approval reached 72 percent in February 2026, according to an El Financiero survey, boosted by the operation against Nemesio Oseguera, alias 'El Mencho', in Jalisco. The poll showed an eight-point increase after the February 22 action, in which the leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación was killed. Most respondents supported the operation and cooperation with the United States.

A pre-electoral poll by the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (CIS) places the Partido Popular (PP) at 43.6% vote estimate for the May 17 Andalusian regional elections, 17.8 points ahead of the PSOE. The PP could secure 51 to 59 seats, nearing the absolute majority of 55. Vox remains third with 10.3%.

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President José Antonio Kast led a political committee at La Moneda on Monday where he reprimanded deputy Diego Schalper (RN) for his government criticisms. The leader urged unity in the officialism, particularly regarding Mepco modifications due to fuel price hikes. Arturo Squella from Partido Republicano dismissed 'friendly fire' in the internal critiques.

President José Antonio Kast will attend a laboratory at 10 a.m. this Wednesday for a drug test, the first since taking office. He will do so amid opposition criticism over ministers' delay in complying with the law requiring it upon assuming duties. He will use the occasion to announce related measures.

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