Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Latin America

Mexicans Support Drunk-Driving Initiative
(CPOD) Sept. 30, 2003 - Mexico City residents agree with the local government's initiative to fight impaired vehicle operators, according to a poll by Reforma. 74 per cent of respondents support the stopping drivers at random to check if they have consumed alcohol. Sep 30, 2003
Former President Eyes Comeback In Costa Rica
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oscar Arias Sanchez is the early favorite in Costa Rica's next presidential election, according to a poll by CID-Gallup published in La Republica. 35 per cent of respondents would support the former president in the 2006 vote. Sep 25, 2003
Chavez Still Low In Venezuela
(CPOD) Sept. 24, 2003 - Hugo Chavez continues to lose public support in Venezuela, according to a poll by Datanalisis. 62.8 per cent of respondents disapprove of the president's performance. Sep 24, 2003
Toledo Stages Brief Recovery In Peru
(CPOD) Sept. 24, 2003 - Alejandro Toledo is slowly bouncing back in Peru, according to a poll by Apoyo published in El Comercio. 14 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a two per cent increase since August. Sep 24, 2003
Pacheco Still Down In Costa Rica
(CPOD) Sept. 22, 2003 - Abel Pacheco continues to lose public support, according to a poll by Unimer released by La Nacion. Only 28 per cent of respondents in the Central American country have a positive opinion of the president. Sep 22, 2003
High Marks For Richardson In New Mexico
(CPOD) Sept. 20, 2003 - Bill Richardson is enjoying a high approval rating in New Mexico, according to a poll by research and Polling Inc. released by the Albuquerque Journal. 64 per cent of respondents approve of the governor's performance. Sep 20, 2003
Berger Keeps The Pace In Guatemala
(CPOD) Sept. 19, 2003 - Oscar Berger is the candidate to beat in Guatemala's presidential race, according to a poll by Vox Latina published in Prensa Libre. 37.8 per cent of respondents would vote for Berger, nominated by the conservative Great National Alliance. Sep 19, 2003
Hondurans Reject Presence In Iraq
(CPOD) Sept. 18, 2003 - The government's decision to send soldiers to Iraq is not supported by a majority of Hondurans, according to a poll by CID Gallup. Only 29 per cent of respondents agree with the deployment of troops in the Persian Gulf. Sep 18, 2003
Recalls Interrupted
Mario Canseco The two anticipated fall recalls have been unexpectedly postponed. Sep 18, 2003
Torrijos Maintains Pace In Panama
(CPOD) Sept. 17, 2003 - Martín Torrijos remains on track to become the next president of Panama, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira published in La Prensa. 42.5 per cent of respondents say they will vote for Torrijos, certain nominee for the Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD). Sep 17, 2003
Low Approval For Toledo In Peru
(CPOD) Sept. 16, 2003 - Alejandro Toledo continues to lose public support in Peru, according to a poll by IMASEN published in Peru 21. Only 13 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance. Sep 16, 2003
Dictatorship Rupture Remains Evident In Chile
Mario Canseco On Sept. Sep 16, 2003
Saca Close To 50% In El Salvador
(CPOD) Sept. 15, 2003 - Media businessman Antonio Saca remains the candidate to beat in El Salvador, according to a poll by Universidad Tecnologica. 48.1 per cent of respondents will support Saca in the next presidential election. Sep 15, 2003
Mexicans Remain Supportive Of Free Trade
(CPOD) Sept. 15, 2003 - Most Mexicans are content with their country's participation in unrestrained commerce, according to a poll by Reforma. 56 per cent of respondents support free trade. Sep 15, 2003
Lopez Obrador Would Win Mexican Election
(CPOD) Sept. 12, 2003 - Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador would become the next president of Mexico if paired against two other candidates, according to a poll by Reforma. 37 per cent of respondents would support the Mexico City Mayor, prospective candidate for the Democratic Revolution Party (PRD). Sep 12, 2003
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