Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Latin America

Lopez Obrador Tops Mexico’s Presidential Hopefuls
(CPOD) Sept. 6, 2003 - Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has emerged as an early leader in Mexico's presidential race, according to a poll by Indemerc Louis Harris. 27 per cent of respondents would vote for the current mayor of Mexico City, a possible candidate for the Democratic Revolution Party (PRD). Sep 6, 2003
Mexicans Say Problems Too Much For Fox
(CPOD) Sept. 3, 2003 - Many Mexicans believe issues are getting out of hand for Vicente Fox, according to a poll by El Universal. 59 per cent of respondents believe the president has no control over the country's problems. Sep 3, 2003
Brazil Still Happy With Lula
(CPOD) Sept. 2, 2003 - Brazilian citizens are still satisfied with the administration of president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, according to a poll by Datafolha. 45 per cent of respondents believe the government's performance has been excellent or good, a three per cent increase since June. Sep 2, 2003
Presidential Address
(CPOD) Aug. 31, 2003 - Mexicans do not take the annual presidential address too seriously, according to a poll by Consulta Mitofsky. 61 per cent of respondents believe the numbers and rhetoric presented by the head of state are "not too real." Aug 31, 2003
Fujimori Is Best Peruvian President
(CPOD) Aug. 29, 2003 - Peruvians rate Alberto Fujimori as their best president since 1980, according to a poll by CPEM. 38 per cent of respondents choose the now-exiled former head of state over five other leaders. Aug 29, 2003
Saca Still Leads Salvadorian Race
(CPOD) Aug. 28, 2003 - Media businessman Antonio Saca is the top choice for voters in El Salvador, according to a poll by CID-Gallup published in El Diario de Hoy. 44 per cent of respondents will support Saca in the next presidential election. Aug 28, 2003
Brazil’s Lula Still Enjoys High Numbers
(CPOD) Aug. 28, 2003 - Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is still enjoying high levels of approval in Brazil, according to a poll by Instituto Sensus. 76.7 per cent of respondents support the president. Aug 28, 2003
Texans Give Perry Low Marks
(CPOD) Aug. 28, 2003 - Rick Perry is losing public support in Texas, according to a poll by Scripps Data Center. 48 per cent of respondents disapprove of the governor's performance, his lowest rating since being elected on November 2002. Aug 28, 2003
Third Displaced Ex-President In Ecuador
Mario Canseco Last week, Ecuador permitted former president Gustavo Noboa to seek political asylum in the Dominican Republic. Aug 28, 2003
Very Low Numbers for Batlle In Uruguay
(CPOD) Aug. 27, 2003 - Jorge Luis Batlle is losing public support in Uruguay, according to a poll by Factum published in El Observador. Only 11 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of the president. Aug 27, 2003
Chavez Support Drops In Venezuela
(CPOD) Aug. 25, 2003 - Hugo Chavez would lose a referendum on his tenure, according to a poll by Consultores 21 published in daily El Nacional. 62 per cent of respondents would vote for the president to leave office, while 33 per cent want him to stay. Aug 25, 2003
Bustamante Bounces Back In California
(CPOD) Aug. 25, 2003 - California voters are warming up to Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante, according to a poll by the Los Angeles Times. 35 per cent of all respondents would support the Democrat in the state's recall election, while 22 per cent would vote for actor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Aug 25, 2003
Chavez Unable To Deal With Economy, Say Venezuelans
(CPOD) Aug. 22, 2003 - Venezuelans have lost confidence in their president's ability to deal with the country's financial woes, according to a poll by Datanalisis published in El Nacional. 79 per cent of respondents say Hugo Chavez will be unable to turn the economy around. Aug 22, 2003
Torrijos Aims For 50% In Panama
(CPOD) Aug. 21, 2003 - Martín Torrijos remains on pace to become the next president of Panama, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira published in La Prensa. 44 per cent of respondents say they will vote for Torrijos, certain nominee for the Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD). Aug 21, 2003
Former Ruler Undermines Guatemalan Presidential Race
Mario Canseco The frontrunner in Guatemala's presidential election has been campaigning for the last four years. Aug 21, 2003
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