Issue Watch

Latin America

Mexicans See Change In White House

(CPOD) Jan. 2, 2004 - Many Mexican citizens think George W. Bush will not be re-elected in the United States, according to a poll by Reforma. 45 per cent of respondents say a Democratic nominee will win the 2004 presidential election.

Jan 2, 2004

Ecuadorians Give Low Marks To Gutierrez

(CPOD) Jan. 1, 2004 - Residents of two Ecuadorian cities are not satisfied with Lucio Gutierrez, according to a poll by Informe Confidencial. 60 per cent of respondents in the capital Quito --and 61 per cent of respondents in Guayaquil-- disapprove of the president's performance.

Jan 1, 2004

Argentines Expect Great Things In 2004

(CPOD) Dec. 30, 2003 - Residents of Argentina have positive views on the future, according to a poll by CEOP. 64.8 per cent of respondents expect the country's situation to be better in 2004.

Dec 30, 2003

Berger Remains Favourite In Guatemala Run-off

(CPOD) Dec. 27, 2003 -Oscar Berger heads to tomorrow's presidential run-off in Guatemala as the favourite, according to a poll by Vox Latina published in daily Prensa Libre. 58 per cent of respondents would vote for Berger, candidate for the conservative Great National Alliance (GANA).

Dec 27, 2003

Boost For Lagos In Chile

(CPOD) Dec. 26, 2003 - Ricardo Lagos enjoys a higher approval rating in Chile, according to a poll by Fundación Futuro. 42 per cent of respondents rate the president's performance as good, a seven per cent increase since September.

Dec 26, 2003

Pacheco “Average” For Costa Ricans

(CPOD) Dec. 25, 2003 - Support for Abel Pacheco remains steady in Costa Rica, according to a poll by Unimer published in La Nacion. 40 per cent of respondents grade the president's performance as "average."

Dec 25, 2003

Chavez Would Lose Next Election

(CPOD) Dec. 22, 2003 - Hugo Chavez would be defeated by a lone opposition candidate in the next Venezuelan presidential election, according to a poll by Consultores 21 published in El Nacional. 48.0 per cent of respondents would support another candidate, an 8.2 per cent lead over the Chavez.

Dec 22, 2003

Berger Leads Colom In Guatemala

(CPOD) Dec. 21, 2003 - Oscar Berger kept his lead in Guatemala's presidential run-off, according to a poll by Vox Latina published in daily Prensa Libre. 59.3 per cent of respondents would vote for Berger, candidate for the conservative Great National Alliance (GANA).

Dec 21, 2003

Brazilians Still Happy With Lula

(CPOD) Dec. 20, 2003 - Brazilian citizens remain satisfied with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, according to a poll by Ibope. 66 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance.

Dec 20, 2003

Salvadorans Want Troops Out Of Iraq

(CPOD) Dec. 18, 2003 - Residents of El Salvador want their soldiers to return from their stint in the Persian Gulf, according to a poll by CID-Gallup published in El Diario de Hoy. 63 per cent of respondents are opposed to the deployment of troops in Iraq.

Dec 18, 2003

Toledo Down Again After Another Scandal

(CPOD) Dec. 18, 2003 - A new political setback has affected Alejandro Toledo in Peru, according to a poll by Apoyo. Only 11 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance.

Dec 18, 2003

Saca Leads All In El Salvador

(CPOD) Dec. 17, 2003 - Media businessman Antonio Saca kept the lead in El Salvador's presidential election, according to a poll by Universidad Centroamericana. 46.5 per cent of respondents will support Saca of the National Republican Alliance (ARENA) in the next presidential election.

Dec 17, 2003

Argentina Reviews State Of Democracy

(CPOD) Dec. 16, 2003 - Many citizens of Argentina believe their democratic institutions can be improved, according to a poll by Ricardo Rouvier y Asociados. 47.5 per cent of respondents believe the current government system can be better.

Dec 16, 2003

Don’t Destroy Missiles, Say Nicaraguans

(CPOD) Dec. 16, 2003 - Nicaraguan adults are concerned about the elimination of powerful weapons currently in possession of their army, according to a poll by CID-Gallup. 52 per cent of respondents disagree with the destruction of more than 2,000 SAM-7 missiles.

Dec 16, 2003

Venezuela Awaits Signature Count for Chávez Referendum

Mario Canseco For the past eight months, a power-struggle with no political parties or scheduled elections has taken place in Venezuela.

Dec 16, 2003