Criteria: approval of President Kast reaches 37% and his disapproval scores 52%
In a week marked by the approval of the Megareform in the Senate, the approval rating of Chilean President José Antonio Kast increased by five points according to the latest Criteria survey, reaching 37%. Conversely, his disapproval rate decreased by three points, standing at 52%. The survey, conducted online on July 16 with a sample of 802 participants, showed that 11% of respondents were unsure whether they approve or disapprove of Kast’s leadership. Regarding the National Reconstruction Law, which moved to its third stage in the Chamber of Deputies, 35% of respondents supported the bill, while 34% opposed it—a new high for disapproval. Additionally, 31% expressed uncertainty about their stance, down from previous measurements. On the potential effects of the megareform, negative perceptions now outweigh positive ones for the first time since the surveys began. Thirty-five percent believe the reform would bring mostly positive outcomes, but this figure has been declining for three consecutive weeks. Meanwhile, 36% expect negative consequences, up by one point. Twenty-nine percent remain undecided, an increase of one percentage point. Perceptions of who benefits most from the law—
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In a week marked by the approval of the Megareform in the Senate, the approval rating of Chilean President José Antonio Kast increased by five points according to the latest Criteria survey, reaching 37%. Conversely, his disapproval rate decreased by three points, standing at 52%. The survey, conducted online on July 16 with a sample of 802 participants, showed that 11% of respondents were unsure whether they approve or disapprove of Kast’s leadership. Regarding the National Reconstruction Law, which moved to its third stage in the Chamber of Deputies, 35% of respondents supported the bill, while 34% opposed it—a new high for disapproval. Additionally, 31% expressed uncertainty about their stance, down from previous measurements. On the potential effects of the megareform, negative perceptions now outweigh positive ones for the first time since the surveys began. Thirty-five percent believe the reform would bring mostly positive outcomes, but this figure has been declining for three consecutive weeks. Meanwhile, 36% expect negative consequences, up by one point. Twenty-nine percent remain undecided, an increase of one percentage point. Perceptions of who benefits most from the law—
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data from a public opinion poll without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It reports both approval and disapproval ratings for the president and provides balanced context regarding public perception of the Megareform. There is no clear ideological framing or
According to a survey conducted by Fundación Luksic in May 2026, 77% of women who run small businesses in Chile are using generative artificial intelligence (AI) in their daily operations. This figure surpasses the adoption rates of traditional office tools like PowerPoint or Excel (56%) and virtual meeting applications (53%). Additionally, 10% of the surveyed women—approximately 1,500 individuals—have automated customer service through chatbots and automated responses, marking a shift toward AI functions directly tied to sales and consumer interaction. The survey included over 15,000 women across all regions of Chile, regardless of industry or revenue size, making it representative of the broader population of female-led microenterprises. According to the National Statistics Institute’s Eighth Survey on Microentrepreneurship (EME), nearly 41% of Chile’s microentrepreneurs are women, totaling more than 800,000 entrepreneurs. The study also notes that this rate of AI adoption among women exceeds the 60% reported for Chilean entrepreneurs overall in the G100-Criteria 2025 study. Common uses of AI include creating social media content, designing images and logos, and solving everyday
Bias read (Center): The article discusses the adoption of AI technology by female microentrepreneurs in Chile, focusing on statistical data and usage patterns. There is no indication of political bias, framing, or ideological slant in the presentation of information.
According to the survey by Pulso Ciudadano, the approval rating of Sebastián Piñera, Chile's president, has dropped to 28.9%, while disapproval has risen to 56.6%. This indicates a significant decline in public support for Piñera, who has been in office since 2018. The survey reflects growing dissatisfaction among Chileans with his leadership, potentially influenced by ongoing social and economic challenges. Such polling data is often used to gauge political sentiment and can impact future electoral outcomes.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual poll results without overtly biased language or framing. It reports the numerical changes in approval ratings without taking a stance on their significance or implications, maintaining neutrality.
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