{
  "id": 5816092,
  "title": "Kast Approval in Chile Hits Lowest Yet at 34%",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/kast-approval-in-chile-hits-lowest-yet-at-34",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T17:41:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/chile-kast-six-months-approval-security-economy-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chilean President José Antonio Kast's approval rating has hit its lowest point at 34%, according to a recent poll. This marks a significant decline from his previous rating of 38%, with disapproval now sitting at 61%, the highest of his tenure. The Cadem tracking poll, a widely respected survey, reveals that voters are primarily concerned with the state of the economy and security. Six months into his presidency, Kast's popularity has taken a hit. While official crime data shows a decrease in homicides year-to-date, some analysts argue that the initial spike in crime cases reported early in Kast's term is not reflective of the overall trend. Kast's government had promised a tough stance on crime, but the data shows conflicting views on the matter. The president's conservative credentials as Chile's most conservative leader since Augusto Pinochet, coupled with the economic slowdown and security concerns, have contributed to the drop in approval ratings. Kast, who took office on March 11, 2026, promised a crackdown on crime and immigration but faces challenges as the economy slows and the crime narrative doesn't align with daily concerns. His next election is not until October 2028, providing him with time but no immediate deadline to improve his standing.",
  "summary": "Six months into José Antonio Kast's presidency, approval has sunk to 34%. A shrinking economy is doing more damage than crime. The post Kast Approval in Chile Hits Lowest Yet at 34% appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}