President Orsi's disapproval rating hits 65% in new Uruguay poll

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi is facing a significant downturn in public approval, with a new poll by the Cifra consultancy revealing that only 20% of citizens approve of his management, while a substantial 65% disapprove.

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The president is not in a good moment of evaluation, and there is a quite negative balance.

The survey, conducted between June 1 and June 17, marks the first evaluation of Orsi's performance since the controversy surrounding his acquisition of a Hyundai Santa Fe SUV. The vehicle was purchased at a price significantly below market value, with a donated car from his campaign used as part of the payment, just days before he took office. While director Mariana Pomiés of Cifra noted that the data cannot be solely attributed to the car issue, she acknowledged it was a prominent recent event that generated considerable discussion.

"The president is not in a good moment of evaluation, and there is a quite negative balance," Pomiés stated during a presentation on Telemundo. The poll also indicates a decline in Orsi's personal popularity, with 52% expressing antipathy towards him, compared to 34% who feel sympathy. This represents a shift from a previous measurement in February 2026, when his approval rating stood at 21%.

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The last episode [the car purchase] gave a lot to talk about, he took a few days. We cannot say (that the data) are only because of the car.

When broken down by political affiliation, among voters of the Frente Amplio (FA), approval stands at 41% with 34% disapproval. However, among the governing coalition, disapproval reaches a stark 94%. Pomiés suggested that while reversing this trend is possible, "there are things happening that are not being handled well" by Orsi's administration.

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It is possible, but there are things that are happening that are not being handled well.