Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Latin America

Lower Rating for Honduran President Zelaya
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer people in Honduras are expressing satisfaction with the performance of Manuel Zelaya, according to a poll by CID-Gallup published in La Prensa. 34 per cent of respondents say the president has done a good or very good job as head of state, down four points since February. Jul 1, 2008
Nicaraguans Decry Ortega’s Performance
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Nicaragua are dissatisfied with the leadership of Daniel Ortega, according to a poll by CID-Gallup published in La Prensa. 56 per cent of respondents rate their president’s performance as bad or very bad, up 13 points since February. Jun 30, 2008
Sour Rating for President Torrijos in Panama
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Panama are unhappy with the performance of Martín Torrijos, according to a poll by Unimer published in La Prensa. 61 per cent of respondents think the president has done a bad or very bad job leading the country. Jun 29, 2008
Peruvians Grow Impatient with President García
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Peruvian president Alan García has lost public backing this month, according to a poll by Ipsos, Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado published in El Comercio. 30 per cent of respondents approve of the head of state’s performance, down five points since May. Jun 28, 2008
Venezuelans Reject Chávez’s Socialist Plan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Venezuela think Hugo Chávez should change the course of his proposed reforms, according to a poll by Alfredo Keller y Asociados. 70 per cent of respondents think the government should not continue to convert the South American country to socialism. Jun 27, 2008
President Kirchner Drops to 20% in Argentina
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Cristina Fernández de Kirchner holds the lowest rating of her tenure, according to a poll by Poliarquía Consultores. Only 20 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of the president, down 27 points since March. Jun 25, 2008
Peruvians Still Disenchanted with García
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of Peruvians remain disappointed with Alan García, according to a poll by Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. 63 per cent of respondents disapprove of the president’s performance, unchanged since December. Jun 24, 2008
Paraguayans Have Hope in New President Lugo
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Paraguay think president-elect Fernando Lugo will lead a good administration, according to a poll by Ati Snead published in La Nación. 85.5 per cent of respondents feel optimistic about Lugo’s government. Jun 23, 2008
Bolivians Agree with President’s Policies
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Bolivian president and vice-president enjoy a high level of public support, according to a poll by Ipsos, Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado. 56 per cent of respondents agree with the way Evo Morales and Álvaro García Linera are leading the country. Jun 22, 2008
Approval for Chávez Plummets in Venezuela
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Hugo Chávez has significantly dwindled over the past two years, according to a poll by Alfredo Keller y Asociados. 47 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of their president, down 17 points since 2006. Jun 22, 2008
Leftist Coalition Still Ahead in Uruguay
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - An alliance of left-leaning parties is 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 governing Progressive Encounter - Broad Front (EP-FA) in the next election, unchanged since March. Jun 21, 2008
Bolivians Still Side with President Morales
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most Bolivians continue to express support for Evo Morales, according to a poll by Ipsos Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado. 55 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance, up one point since April. Jun 19, 2008
Discontent with García Mounts in Peru
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in Peru now hold a negative opinion of Alan García’s performance, according to a poll by IDICE. 56 per cent of respondents disapprove of the way the president is doing his job, up four points since December. Jun 18, 2008
Cuban Majority Wants Elected Government
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Cuba believe a democratically-elected government is required to address the island’s most pressing issues, according to a poll by the International Republican Institute. 53.8 per cent of respondents think an administration elected by the people would be more adequate than the current government in dealing with national problems over the next few years, while 42.6 per cent disagree. Jun 17, 2008
Support for New Constitution Slips in Ecuador
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Support for the ratification of a new constitution is eroding in Ecuador, according to a poll by Cedatos/Gallup. 37 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of the proposed charter in an upcoming referendum, down four points since late May. Jun 15, 2008
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