The latest Plaza Pública survey, conducted by Cadem and covering the first week of May, showed a slight increase in the approval rating of President José Antonio Kast, following several weeks marked by a downward trend in citizen support for his administration. According to the survey results, the President's approval rating rose by four percentage points, reaching 42%, while disapproval decreased by three points, standing at 53%. The study also delved into the reasons behind both the support for and the rejection of the head of state. Among those who approve of his administration, 51% said they support the President because "he has made brave decisions, even if they are unpopular," while 46% appreciated that he promotes "a vision of government focused on growth, security, and immigration." In contrast, the main criticisms are directed at the Executive's economic agenda. 53% of those who disapprove of the President cited "the tax reform and the reduction of taxes on companies" as the main reason, while 35% questioned "the cuts in public spending." Economic pessimism continues to prevail. Despite the partial recovery in the presidential evaluation, the survey revealed a strong sense of unease among citizens regarding the economic and labor situation in the country. According to the survey, 53% believe that Chile is heading in the wrong direction, compared to 42% who believe that the country is moving in the right direction. Similarly, 52% expressed negative expectations about the future of the country, while 45% declared themselves optimistic. Unemployment. The most critical figures appear in the economic area. 79% of those surveyed stated that the Chilean economy is "stagnant or declining," while only 20% believe that the country is making economic progress. At the same time, expectations about employment continue to deteriorate. Only 15% evaluated the labor prospects positively, although that figure represents an increase of four points compared to the previous measurement. However, a significant 81% described the current employment situation in Chile as "bad or very bad." In addition, 76% described the economic situation of consumers in accessing goods and services as "bad or very bad," while 21% perceive it as "good or very good," reaching the worst level recorded since May 2024. Mayor Vodanovic leads evaluation of political figures. In the section on the evaluation of political leaders, the mayor of Maipú, Tomás Vodanovic, once again positioned himself as the best-rated figure in the country, reaching 60% positive image. He is followed by the mayor of Ñuñoa, Sebastián Sichel, with 56%; the mayor of Santiago, Mario Desbordes, with 54%; and the former president Michelle Bachelet, who registered a 52% positive evaluation. At the opposite end are the worst-rated figures. The PDG deputy Javier Olivares obtained only 31% positive image, followed by the socialist deputy Daniella Cicardini with 30%; the president of the Frente Amplio, Constanza Martínez, with 28%; and the leader of the Communist Party, Lautaro Carmona, who closed the list with 17%.