Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has hit a record disapproval rate of 83%, the highest since her tenure began 11 months ago.
This finding comes from a recent Ipsos survey. Boluarte, Peru’s first female president, now has only a 10% approval rating, dropping four points since October.
Boluarte succeeded Pedro Castillo after his controversial attempt to dissolve the conservative-majority Congress.
This led to a political crisis and protests, resulting in over 50 deaths during clashes with security forces.
Boluarte, 61, was Castillo’s vice president before he was impeached in December 2022. Castillo is now under preventive detention, awaiting trial.
The Congress of Peru is also viewed negatively, with 82% of survey participants disapproving of its performance. Only 11% approve of the Congress’s work.
The Ipsos survey, conducted in early November, interviewed 1,209 individuals across Peru’s urban and rural areas. The survey’s margin of error is plus or minus 8%.
Background
Boluarte’s presidency reflects ongoing political instability in Peru. Her tenure follows a pattern of rapid presidential turnovers in recent years.
Peru has seen multiple presidents either resign, be impeached, or face legal challenges, highlighting the volatility of its political landscape.
Boluarte’s low approval ratings are indicative of public dissatisfaction with government performance.
These ratings are a response to both the current political climate and specific policy decisions.
The crisis following Castillo’s attempt to dissolve Congress significantly impacted public perception.
Comparatively, Peru’s political turmoil is more pronounced than in other South American countries.
This instability has affected both domestic policy and international relations.
The high disapproval ratings for both the president and Congress suggest a deep-seated disillusionment with the political system.
Peru’s political challenges are not isolated. They resonate with broader regional issues of governance and public trust.
The outcome of Boluarte’s presidency and the government’s response to these challenges will be crucial for Peru’s political future.
The situation presents an opportunity for significant political reform and restoration of public trust in government institutions.
More: Peru news in English, every day from The Rio Times.
This article was produced by The Rio Times’ automated AI newsroom. Editorial responsibility: Matthias Camenzind, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief. How we use AI · Report an error