Original article: Del 65% al 25%: la aprobación de Rodrigo Paz se desploma en su primer año de Gobierno en Bolivia

Rodrigo Paz’s Approval Rate Plummets from 65% to 25% in His First Year of Governance in Bolivia

The President of Bolivia, Rodrigo Paz, is experiencing a significant decline in public support, as his first year in office concludes with his approval rating dropping by 40 percentage points, from 65% to 25%.

According to a special report by the Ipsos Ciesmori Public Opinion Monitor, between November 2025 and October 2026, the disapproval of the right-wing president surged from 18% to 59%, marking an increase of 41 points. Meanwhile, 16% of respondents reported having no clear opinion.

As a result, six out of ten surveyed individuals reject Paz’s administration, who took office as Bolivia’s president on November 9 of last year.

The study—conducted between October 28 and November 5 of this year, via self-administered online surveys among 400 individuals aged 18 and over with internet access in La Paz, El Alto, Cochabamba, and Santa Cruz—also reveals a negative perception regarding the current government’s performance compared to initial expectations.

Specifically, 62% of respondents believe that Paz’s first year in office has been worse than anticipated. Only 13% evaluate his management positively against their expectations from twelve months ago.

The report further indicates that only 18% would support Paz in a potential new election, while 76% indicated they would not vote for the right-wing president again.

The negative image of the government is widespread across the four analyzed cities. El Alto leads in disapproval with 75%, closely followed by Santa Cruz, where the rejection rate stands at 56%, while approval has fallen to 21%.

In Cochabamba, the approval rate is at 30% while disapproval is at 49%, and in La Paz, only 36% back the current president’s management, with 53% opposing it, reported the news agency Fides.

Criticism of Rodrigo Paz’s Administration

Critics of the government attribute their dissatisfaction mainly to the perception of corruption, which increased from 15% in September to 24% in October.

Other recurring causes include poor presidential management (12%), inadequate economic handling, failure to fulfill promises (11% each), and growing concerns over inflation and rising prices (8%).

Regarding specific measures, private investment enjoys a 68% acceptance rate; however, the subsidies and pricing for fuels predominantly elicit negative feedback (51%), as does the management of social conflicts and blockades (55%).

The survey reveals serious doubts about leadership capability: 68% cite excessive foreign influence, and only a minority views the team as prepared (27%), showing self-criticism in the face of mistakes (28%), or readiness to listen to the public (30%).