Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Latin America

Bolivians Still Side with President Morales
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most Bolivians continue to express support for Evo Morales, according to a poll by Ipsos Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado. 55 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance, up one point since April. Jun 19, 2008
Discontent with García Mounts in Peru
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in Peru now hold a negative opinion of Alan García’s performance, according to a poll by IDICE. 56 per cent of respondents disapprove of the way the president is doing his job, up four points since December. Jun 18, 2008
Cuban Majority Wants Elected Government
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Cuba believe a democratically-elected government is required to address the island’s most pressing issues, according to a poll by the International Republican Institute. 53.8 per cent of respondents think an administration elected by the people would be more adequate than the current government in dealing with national problems over the next few years, while 42.6 per cent disagree. Jun 17, 2008
Support for New Constitution Slips in Ecuador
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Support for the ratification of a new constitution is eroding in Ecuador, according to a poll by Cedatos/Gallup. 37 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of the proposed charter in an upcoming referendum, down four points since late May. Jun 15, 2008
Leftist Funes is Best Choice for Salvadorans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in El Salvador think Mauricio Funes of the left-leaning Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) would be a good head of state, according to a poll by Universidad Tecnológica. 57.1 per cent of respondents think the former broadcast journalist is the best presidential candidate. Jun 14, 2008
Correa’s Rating Drops in Ecuador
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Ecuadorean president Rafael Correa has lost public support this month, according to a poll by Cedatos/Gallup. 53 per cent of respondents approve of Correa’s performance, down five points since April. Jun 12, 2008
Conservative Piñera is Early Frontrunner in Chile
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Sebastián Piñera of the conservative National Renewal (RN) party is the early leader in Chile’s presidential race, according to a poll by Imaginaccion. 33.7 per cent of respondents would vote for Piñera in the 2009 contest. Jun 12, 2008
García Fares Slightly Better in Peru
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Peruvian president Alan García increased last month but remains low, according to a poll by CPI. 32.2 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance, up four points since March. Jun 10, 2008
Two-in-Five Chileans Content with Bachelet
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Chilean president Michelle Bachelet maintained a fairly stable level of support last month, according to a poll by Adimark Gfk. 44.1 per cent of respondents approve of Bachelet’s performance, down two points since April. Jun 9, 2008
Mexican Former Ruling Party Seeks Comeback
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Mexico’s Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) is the most popular political organization in the country, according to a poll by Demotecnia published in Milenio. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the PRI in the next election to the Chamber of Deputies. Jun 8, 2008
Drug Traffickers Are Winning, Say Mexicans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Mexico think the government’s efforts to combat illegal drug trade are insufficient, according to a poll by Reforma. 53 per cent of respondents think organized crime is currently winning the war against drug trafficking. Jun 7, 2008
Journalist Early Frontrunner in El Salvador
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Mauricio Funes, a former broadcast journalist, is a popular presidential contender in El Salvador, according to a poll by CID-Gallup. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for Funes of the left-leaning Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) in next year’s ballot, down three points since March. Jun 6, 2008
Vázquez’s Party Leads in Uruguay
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Uruguay’s coalition of left-leaning parties holds a high level of public support, according to a poll by Cifra. 40 per cent of respondents would vote for the Progressive Encounter - Broad Front (EP-FA) in the next legislative election. Jun 6, 2008
Mexican President Calderón Remains Popular
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Felipe Calderón has retained a high level of public support since taking office as Mexico’s president, according to a poll by Reforma. 64 per cent of respondents approve of the head of state’s performance, up one point since February. Jun 6, 2008
Panama’s Torrijos Gets Lukewarm Reviews
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer people in Panama express strong support for Martín Torrijos, according to a poll by CID-Gallup. 19 per cent of respondents think the president has done a good or very good job in office—down four points since January—while 45 per cent rate his performance as average. Jun 2, 2008
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