Xiomara Castro’s administration sees surge in public rejection amid deepening social and economic crises

Four months ahead of the general elections set for November 30, President Xiomara Castro’s administration is experiencing increasing public dissatisfaction. Surveys and independent studies indicate a continuous drop in the executive’s approval ratings, as various social, economic, and political groups voice worries about what they see as a government lacking concrete achievements in security, employment, and transparency.

Evaluation of the government’s actions

Various actors in national life, including business associations, trade unions, and civil society groups, have questioned the direction the country has taken under the leadership of the Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) party. Criticism focuses on the deterioration of economic conditions, increased insecurity, and the lack of effective public policies to address structural problems.

Within the principal worries are an economic standstill and ongoing joblessness, along with an increasing sense of antagonism towards private businesses. Under these circumstances, community leaders and spokespersons from different areas have criticized what they perceive as the political exploitation of governmental authority, coupled with ideological discourse that has yet to result in meaningful enhancements in the populace’s living standards.

Controversies and the distrust in institutions

Adding to the broad public dissatisfaction are recent disputes that have harmed the government’s reputation. Instances like the supposed misuse of state resources in the Ministry of Social Development (SEDESOL) and the ambiguity around the financial fraud associated with the Koriun platform have reinforced views of secrecy and lack of accountability. Furthermore, the government’s silence regarding accusations of potential connections to drug trafficking has intensified public distrust.

These events have raised questions about the executive branch’s commitment to transparency and the fight against corruption, pillars that were among the main campaign promises. The accumulation of these incidents has had a direct impact on the polls, where the president and her party show a sustained decline in support levels.

Calls for citizen participation and vigilance

In light of increasing turmoil, several civil society organizations are urging for enhanced involvement in the democratic procedures. Community associations have highlighted the importance of bolstering election monitoring, ensuring the autonomy of institutions, and insisting that the nation’s goals should prioritize the public good over political discourse.

The call for a government that is more efficient and accountable has intensified recently, especially within popular sectors that feel excluded from governmental decisions. This scenario might heavily impact the electoral landscape leading up to the November elections, where the ruling party aims to uphold its standing despite a citizenry that is becoming more critical and demanding.

A situation marked by political disaffection

The current situation reflects a disconnect between the expectations generated at the beginning of Xiomara Castro’s term and the results perceived by the population. Promises of transformation, social justice, and institutional recovery contrast with a reality marked by economic precariousness, weakened confidence in the state apparatus, and the resurgence of practices questioned by various sectors.

In this context, the challenge for the government will be to restore credibility and build consensus that will allow it to address social emergencies without deepening polarization. The evolution of this political situation will define not only the outcome of the November elections, but also the institutional course of the country in the years to come.