Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou is experiencing a decline in public support, but not due to direct disapproval of himself. Instead, analysis suggests his remaining political capital is largely sustained by negative sentiment towards Carolina Cosse, a prominent opposition figure. Cosse’s unpopularity is inadvertently propping up the President, creating a paradoxical situation where his position is strengthened by others’ weaknesses. This dynamic indicates a complex political landscape where voters may be choosing the lesser of two evils. Experts suggest this reliance on opposition disapproval is an unstable foundation for long-term support. The situation highlights a potential strategic challenge for both the President and the opposition as they navigate future political maneuvers. This unusual alignment of support and disapproval is currently defining the Uruguayan political climate.