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Chile’s Boric Sees Approval Hit All-Time Low as Troubles Mount
- Only 25% of respondents back President Boric: Cadem survey
- Boric under fire for stance on rising crime and weak economy
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President Gabriel Boric’s approval rating fell to a record low as Chileans become increasingly angry over a weakening economy and a series of pardons for people involved in violent protests.
Only 25% of respondents back the former student leader, down from 27% previously, according to a weekly Cadem poll published late on Sunday. Roughly 72% said they reject Boric’s decision to release a dozen people who were detained during nationwide demonstrations in 2019, while 78% said they have a negative outlook on consumption, marking the highest level in nine years.