Uruguay government disapproval rises to 57% in new poll

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi's government faces a significant decline in public approval, with a new poll revealing a 57% disapproval rating in the third quarter, up from 48% in the previous period. Approval has fallen to 19%, according to a survey by the consultancy Opción.

The poll indicates a notable shift in public sentiment, with a "significant increase in negative judgments" and a corresponding decrease in neutral evaluations. The consultancy highlighted that the government's negative image has deepened, with the "evaluative balance" moving from -28 to -38.

Opción's report points to a consistent downward trend in the government's image since its term began. The data shows a quarter-over-quarter increase in disapproval, often outpacing any drop in approval. Compared to the start of its term in the second quarter of 2025, disapproval is now 38 points higher, while approval has decreased by 11 points.

The survey, conducted between July 16-20 and August 6-11 with 806 respondents, also showed that 50% of Uruguayans disapprove of President Orsi's performance, while only 22% approve. The remaining 28% neither approve nor disapprove.