Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski's approval rating saw a 10% rise and reached 45%, according to the latest Datum-Pulso Peru poll released on Monday.
Such increase is most evident in northern areas of the country, where the Head of State's popularity reaches 41%, Gestion newspaper revealed.
The leader's approval has also increased in Lima, climbing from 36% to 47%. The same can be said of southern and eastern areas, where his administration is supported by 56% and 49%, respectively.
In central Peru, the rating stands at 31%.
Similarly, the number of Peruvians who approve of Prime Minister Fernando Zavala has increased to 38%.
Approval of State Ministers stands as follows: Alfredo Thorne (Economy and Finance) reached 33%, Carlos Basombrio (Interior) edged upward to 31%, Jorge Nieto (Defense) 26%, Patricia Garcia (Health) 31%, Salvador del Solar (Culture) up to 38% and Marilu Martens (Education) 34%.
Efforts
In this sense, Datum Pollster Director Urpi Torrado said Mr. Kuczynski's approval rise is explained by the population's feeling that, while slowly, the President is leading emergency response efforts to address natural disasters.
"In short, we can say the presence of ministers [in disaster-hit areas], actions implemented and the communication strategy have paid off," she added.
"However, the population thinks there is more the Government could do and is waiting for measures to be taken for the country's reconstruction," she pointed out.
Technical details
Coverage
National level
Sample size
1,200 respondents
Margin of error
+/-2.8% with a level of confidence of 95%
Fieldwork period
March 31st-April 4th, 2017