Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
- 2008: Race for the White House
- 2008: The U.S. Electoral College
- Abortion
- Africa
- Angela Merkel
- Death Penalty
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- European Union
- George W. Bush
- Global Warming
- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
- Immigration
- Iran
- Iraq War
- Israel Election 2009
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Taro Aso
- Terrorism
- Vladimir Putin
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Latin America
- Chile Against Marijuana Legalization
- (CPOD) Jul. 4, 2003 - Chileans are not overly supportive of a senator's push to legalize drugs, according to a poll by Opina published in El Mercurio. 72.5 per cent of respondents think legal consumption of marijuana will result in more users, and 86.5 per cent believe the drug is harmful. Jul 4, 2003
- Berger Keeps Lead In Guatemala
- (CPOD) Jul. 3, 2003 - Óscar Berger maintains the lead in Guatemala's presidential race, according to a poll by Vox Latina. 37.8 per cent of respondents would vote for Berger, candidate for the conservative Grand National Alliance (GANA). Jul 3, 2003
- Lula Best-Rated Brazilian President
- (CPOD) Jul. 3, 2003 - Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva continues to enjoy a high approval rating in Brazil, according to a poll by Datafolha. Only 11 per cent of respondents say Lula's performance has been bad. Jul 3, 2003
- Venezuelans Would Oust Chávez In Referendum
- (CPOD) Jul. 1, 2003 - Hugo Chávez would lose a plebiscite on his presidency in Venezuela, according to a poll by Datos published in El Nacional. 62 per cent of respondents would vote to remove Chávez from office. Jul 1, 2003
- Two Women Vie For Presidential Chair In Chile
- (CPOD) Jul. 1, 2003 - Two female cabinet members appear poised to become key players in the next Chilean presidential election, according to a poll by Ipsos Search Marketing. 44.7 per cent of respondents would vote for foreign minister Soledad Alvear of the Christian-Democratic Party of Chile (PCD) in a head-to-head contest against current Santiago mayor Joaquín Lavín.Defence minister Michell Jul 1, 2003
- PRI Ahead In Latest Mexican Poll
- (CPOD) Jun. 30, 2003 - The Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI)—which ruled Mexico for 71 years—would be the top political force in the Chamber of Deputies, according to a poll published in Milenio. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the PRI, while 36 per cent would back the National Action Party (PAN) of president Vicente Fox. Jun 30, 2003
- Saca Means Trouble For FMLN In El Salvador
- (CPOD) Jun. 28, 2003 - The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN) remains the top political choice in El Salvador, according to a poll by Universidad Francisco Gavidia. 33.89 per cent of respondents would vote for the FMLN in the 2004 presidential election, while 25.86 per cent would support the ruling Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA). Jun 28, 2003
- Hondurans Unaware Of Crime Crackdown
- (CPOD) Jun. 27, 2003 - A year after the government announced a program to reduce crime rates in Honduras, citizens are split over its implementation and efficacy, according to a poll by CID-Gallup. 48 per cent of respondents believe a plan will be put into place, but 47 per cent regard it as just a campaign promise by current president Ricardo Maduro. Jun 27, 2003
- Nicaraguans Confident In Bolaños, For Now
- (CPOD) Jun. 26, 2003 - President Enrique Bolaños is rebounding from previous low numbers in Nicaragua, according to a poll by M&R. 58.2 per cent of respondents have confidence in the job Bolaños is doing. Jun 26, 2003
- No Majority Expected In Mexican Congress
- (CPOD) Jun. 25, 2003 - The National Action Party (PAN) of president Vicente Fox and the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) are virtually tied in voter preference in Mexico, according to polls published in two Mexican newspapers. Jun 25, 2003
- Out With The Old (Leaders) In Nicaragua
- (CPOD) Jun. 24, 2003 - Current finance minister Eduardo Montealegre could become the next president of Nicaragua, according to a poll by M&R. 36.5 per cent of respondents would vote for Montealegre in the 2006 election. Jun 24, 2003
- Invasion Of Iraq Wrong In Worldwide Poll
- (CPOD) Jun. 22, 2003 - A majority of people in 11 countries believe the war in Iraq was unjustified, according to a poll conducted by the British Broadcasting Corporation for the program "What The World Thinks Of America." On average, 56 per cent of respondents say the United States was wrong to invade Iraq. Jun 22, 2003
- New Leader In El Salvador Presidential Race
- (CPOD) Jun. 20, 2003 - Media businessman Antonio Saca emerged as an early leader in El Salvador's presidential race, according to a poll by CID-Gallup published in El Diario de Hoy. 13 per cent of respondents say they believe Saca will be the country's next leader. Jun 20, 2003
- Vazquez First Choice In Uruguay
- (CPOD) Jun. 19, 2003 - Socialist politician Tabaré Vázquez could become president of Uruguay in 2004, according to a poll by Radar published on daily El País. 50 per cent of respondents believe Vázquez of Progressive Encounter (EP) will be the country's next leader. Jun 19, 2003
- Argentines Agree To Alliance With Brazil
- (CPOD) Jun. 18, 2003 - Residents of Argentina want a closer association with Brazil, according to a poll by Equis, published in Página 12. 63.8 per cent of respondents support a strategic alliance between the two South American countries. Jun 18, 2003