Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Latin America

ARENA Candidate Makes Gains in El Salvador
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A conservative candidate is closing in on the left-wing frontrunner in El Salvador’s presidential race, according to a poll by Borge & Asociados published in El Diario de Hoy. 37.6 per cent of respondents would vote for Mauricio Funes of the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) in next year’s ballot, while 30.5 per cent would back Rodrigo Ávila of the governing conservative Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA). Aug 19, 2008
Bachelet’s Popularity Stumbles Again in Chile
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - After a short recovery, Chilean president Michelle Bachelet has lost public backing again, according to a poll by CERC. 44 per cent of respondents approve of Bachelet’s performance, down six points since April. Aug 19, 2008
Three-in-Five Mexicans Back Calderón
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Felipe Calderón has a solid mandate in Mexico, according to a poll by Buendía & Laredo published in El Universal. 60 per cent of respondents approve of Calderón’s performance, while 26 per cent disapprove of his work. Aug 17, 2008
Support for New Constitution at 48% in Ecuador
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost half of urban voters in Ecuador are willing to ratify a new constitution, according to a poll by Informe Confidencial. 48 per cent of respondents would vote "Yes" in next month’s referendum. Aug 17, 2008
Peruvians Turn Their Backs on García
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few Peruvians are satisfied with the work of Alan García, according to a poll by CPI. 71.8 per cent of respondents disapprove of their president’s performance, up 13.3 points since May. Aug 17, 2008
Not Enough Support for Ecuadorian Constitution
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Ecuador support the ratification of a new constitution, but the proportion falls short of the required threshold for a victory, according to a poll by Santiago Pérez Investigaciones y Estudios. 47 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of the new charter. Aug 16, 2008
President Arias Plummets in Costa Rica
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of Costa Rican president Óscar Arias has fallen considerably in just three months, according to a poll by Demoscopia published in Al Día. 27.5 per cent of respondents think Arias has done a good or very good job as head of state, down 16.5 points since April. Aug 15, 2008
Ruling PAN, Centrist PRI Tied in Mexico
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Mexico’s governing National Action Party (PAN) is even with the centrist Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), according to a poll by Buendía & Laredo published in El Universal. 30.3 per cent of respondents would vote for the right-leaning PAN in the next election to the Chamber of Deputies, while 30.3 per cent would vote for the PRI. Aug 14, 2008
Small Boost for Chilean President Bachelet
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of Michelle Bachelet has slightly recovered in Chile, according to a poll by Adimark Gfk. 44.6 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance, up 2.2 points since June. Aug 13, 2008
Morales Still Draws High Support in Bolivia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Bolivian president Evo Morales is successfully maintaining a strong level of public support, according to a poll by Ipsos, Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado published in La Razón. 59 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance, up two points since June. Aug 13, 2008
Uruguayan Left Leads by Seven Points
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing alliance of left-leaning parties is gaining public support in Uruguay, according to a poll by Cifra. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the Progressive Encounter - Broad Front (EP-FA) in the next legislative and presidential elections, up two points since May. Aug 13, 2008
Venezuela: Socialism by Decree
Gabriela Perdomo - A saying in Spanish goes "he who doesn’t want soup will get two bowls." It looks like Venezuelans just got two bowls full of Hugo Chávez’s self-branded 21st century socialism. Aug 13, 2008
Salvadorans Give Steady Rating to Saca
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Salvadoran president Antonio Saca continues to be highly popular, according to a poll by Consulta Mitofsky released by TCS. 61.6 per cent of respondents approve of Saca’s performance, practically unchanged since June. Aug 9, 2008
Mexicans Assess Mandatory Military Service
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Mexico are divided on how their national military service should operate, according to a poll by Consulta Mitofsky. 41.2 per cent of respondents support the current provision that calls for a mandatory year of service for all men. Aug 9, 2008
Bolivia’s Morales Could Survive Recall Vote
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Bolivia would support Evo Morales in tomorrow’s recall referendum, according to a poll by Captura Consulting SRL released by El Deber. 54 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of the president retaining his post, while 41 per cent would vote to oust him. Aug 9, 2008
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