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
- Economy and Globalization
- Environment
- European Union
- George W. Bush
- Global Warming
- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
- Immigration
- Iran
- Iraq War
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- New Zealand Election 2008
- 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
- 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
- Toledo Almost In Single Digits In Peru
- (CPOD) Jun. 18, 2003 - The approval rating for Alejandro Toledo continues to drop in Peru, according to a poll by Consultora Apoyo. Only 11 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance. Jun 18, 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
- Argentines Support Kirchner’s Magistrate Policy
- (CPOD) Jun. 16, 2003 - Residents of Argentina stand by their president's crackdown on Supreme Court justices, according to a poll by Ricardo Rouvier y Asociados. 83.1 per cent of respondents believe some magistrates should give up their posts. Jun 16, 2003
- Canadians Still Endorse NAFTA
- (CPOD) Jun. 13, 2003 - Ten years after its inception, Canadians are supportive of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 70 per cent of respondents endorse Canada's participation in the deal. Jun 13, 2003
- Jobs, Crime Top Worries In Argentina
- (CPOD) Jun. 12, 2003 - High unemployment is the main concern in Argentina, according to a poll by Ipsos Mora y Araujo published in daily La Nación. 82 per cent of respondents say the government must act quickly to create more jobs. 21.5 per cent of Argentines are currently out of work. Jun 12, 2003
- Opposition Can’t Topple Chávez, Venezuelans Say
- (CPOD) Jun. 9, 2003 - Removing President Hugo Chávez from office still seems a distant possibility for Venezuelans, according to a poll by Datanalisis. Only 35.3 per cent of respondents believe the efforts to dismiss Chávez will be successful. Jun 9, 2003
- Lula Still Popular In Brazil
- (CPOD) Jun. 8, 2003 - Despite recent controversial measures, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is still enjoying high approval ratings in Brazil, according to a poll by Instituto Sensus. 78 per cent of respondents approve of Lula's government. Jun 8, 2003
- Mexico’s Fox Gets Low Marks In Economy
- (CPOD) Jun. 7, 2003 - Many Mexicans question the way their president is handling the country's finances, according to a poll by El Universal. 63 per cent of respondents disapprove of how Vicente Fox has dealt with the economy. Jun 7, 2003
- Worldwide Employment Availability Worsens
- (CPOD) Jun. 6, 2003 - Good-paying jobs remain elusive in many areas of the world, according to the Pew Global Attitudes Project, released by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. Jun 6, 2003
- FMLN Still On Top In El Salvador
- (CPOD) Jun. 5, 2003 - The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN) holds a commanding lead over the ruling Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA) in El Salvador, according to a poll by Universidad Centroamericana. 40.6 per cent of respondents would vote for the FMLN in the 2004 presidential election, while 23.9 per cent would support ARENA. Jun 5, 2003
- High Support For Free Trade Agreement In Costa Rica
- (CPOD) Jun. 4, 2003 - Costa Ricans welcome the planned free trade agreement between their country and the United States, according to a poll by Unimer published in daily La Nación. 64 per cent of respondents support the proposed deal. Jun 4, 2003
- State Of Emergency Polarizes Views In Peru
- (CPOD) Jun. 4, 2003 - Peruvians are split over the state of emergency declared by president Alejandro Toledo, according to a poll by Universidad de Lima. While 74.8 per cent of respondents support the ongoing strike by teachers, 52.2 per cent say the suspension of civil rights was the correct action by the government. Jun 4, 2003
- Flores Gets Failing Grade In El Salvador
- (CPOD) Jun. 3, 2003 - Francisco Flores gets failing marks in El Salvador, according to a poll by Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas. Asked to assess their president with a number from one to 10, respondents graded Flores with a 5.01. Jun 3, 2003
- A Guerrilla President In El Salvador?
- Mario Canseco The people of El Salvador have been familiar with the Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional (FMLN—Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front) for more than 30 years. Jun 3, 2003