Orsi's Approval Rating Drops to 26%, Disapproval Hits 53% in New Poll

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi's management is viewed negatively by a majority of the public, according to a recent poll by Equipos Consultores. The survey, conducted from June 23 to July 8, found that only 26% of respondents approve of Orsi's performance, while 53% disapprove. Another 20% expressed neither approval nor disapproval, and 1% did not answer.

Ignacio Zuasnabar, director of Equipos Consultores, described the findings as a "negative balance for the government," with a net approval rating of -27. While Orsi's approval rating has remained relatively stable compared to previous polls, his disapproval rating has seen a notable increase. This trend confirms a shift observed in April, when for the first time in the current administration, public opinion registered a clearly negative balance.

The poll also revealed shifts in voter sentiment. Unlike previous measurements where increased disapproval was driven by opposition voters, the latest survey shows a stabilization among ruling party voters, with disapproval rising again among the opposition, exceeding 80%. Historically, many Uruguayan presidents have faced negative approval ratings by their second year in office. Orsi's current standing aligns with this general pattern, with his net approval rating being lower than some predecessors at similar points in their terms, though better than others.

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The photo is of a negative balance for the government.