Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Latin America

Kirchner Rivals Face Tough Fight in Argentina
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Argentina are not particularly thrilled by any potential presidential candidate at this moment, according to a poll by Giacobe y Asociados. 15 per cent of respondents would prefer either Argentinean vice-president Julio Cobos of the Radical Civic Union (UCR) or Elisa Carrió of the Civic Coalition (CC) in the 2011 election. Aug 5, 2008
Ecuadorians More Pessimistic About Future
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The amount of people in Ecuador who think the South American country is going in the right direction has decreased over the past six months, according to a poll by Cedatos/Gallup. 39 per cent of respondents think Ecuador is on the right track, down five points since January. Aug 5, 2008
Salvadorans Headed to Tight Presidential Race
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Left and right are waging a close presidential battle in El Salvador, according to a poll by Consulta Mitofsky released by TCS. 34.2 per cent of respondents would vote for Mauricio Funes of the left-leaning Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) in next year’s ballot, while 30.8 per cent would back Rodrigo Ávila of the governing conservative Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA). Aug 5, 2008
Brazilians Back Tough Drunk-Driving Law
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most adults in two major Brazilian cities are in favour of a zero tolerance policy on drinking and driving, according to a poll by Datafolha published in Folha de Sao Paulo. 86 per cent of respondents in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro support the so-called Dry Law. Aug 3, 2008
Uruguayans Side with Governing Alliance
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing coalition of left-leaning parties continues to be the most popular political organization in Uruguay, according to a poll by Interconsult published in Últimas Noticias. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the Progressive Encounter - Broad Front (EP-FA) in the next election. Aug 1, 2008
Funes Remains Ahead in El Salvador
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Mauricio Funes is leading in the early stages of El Salvador’s presidential race, according to a poll by LPG Datos published in La Prensa Gráfica. 31.1 per cent of respondents would support the left-leaning Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) candidate in next year’s election. Aug 1, 2008
Mexicans Ponder Energy Sector Reforms
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-in-five adults in Mexico agree with their federal government’s proposal to reform the country’s energy sector, according to a poll by Ipsos-Bimsa. 40 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of an initiative that includes opening the oil and gas industry to foreign investors, while 34 per cent would vote against it. Jul 30, 2008
Argentines Send Clear Message to Mr. Kirchner
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Argentina think former president Néstor Kirchner should refrain from interfering in his wife’s administration, according to a poll by Ibarómetro published in Debate. 73.1 per cent of respondents disagree with Mr. Kirchner intervening in the current government. Jul 29, 2008
Support for Uribe’s Re-Election Soars in Colombia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The number of people in Colombia who would consider voting for incumbent Álvaro Uribe in the next presidential election has dramatically increased, according to a poll by YanHaas released by RCN. 82.65 per cent of respondents would vote for Uribe if he were in the candidate pool in 2010, up 25.81 points since March. Jul 28, 2008
Only 26% Approve of García in Peru
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Peruvian president Alan García has continued to dwindle, according to a poll by Ipsos, Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado published in El Comercio. 26 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance, down four points since June. Seven-in-ten disapprove of García’s work. Jul 28, 2008
President Torrijos Splits Views in Panama
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Panamanians are almost evenly divided when assessing the performance of Martín Torrijos, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira released by TVN Noticias and Panamá América. 48.2 per cent of respondents think the president is doing a good or excellent job, while 49.9 per cent believe he is performing poorly. Jul 28, 2008
Organized Crime Beats Government, Say Mexicans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Mexico think the government is not winning its battle against organized crime, according to a poll by Milenio. 51 per cent of respondents believe organized crime is winning this war, while 24 per cent claim the federal administration is ahead. Jul 28, 2008
Bolivia’s Morales Would Survive Recall Vote
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - There is no indication that Bolivian president Evo Morales would be effectively removed from his post after an upcoming recall referendum, according to a poll by Captura Consulting SRL published in La Prensa. Only 18 per cent of respondents would vote to oust Morales, while 49 per cent would vote to keep him as president. Jul 27, 2008
Three Main Contenders Identified in Panama
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Three politicians split the support of two-thirds of Panamanians before next year’s presidential election, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira released by TVN Noticias and Panamá América. 23.1 per cent of respondents would vote for housing minister Balbina Herrera of the ruling Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD). Jul 26, 2008
Argentineans Unite Against Kirchner
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The level of dissatisfaction with Argentinean president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has spiked recently, according to a poll by Management & Fit. 71.8 per cent of respondents disapprove of Mrs. Kirchner’s performance, up ten points since April. Jul 25, 2008
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