Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Latin America

Left-Wing Coalition Stays Strong in Uruguay
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Uruguay’s governing coalition of left-leaning parties is favoured by most residents of the South American country’s capital, according to a poll by Claeh. 58.9 per cent of respondents in Montevideo would vote for the Progressive Encounter - Broad Front (EP-FA) in the next election. Jul 18, 2008
Colombians Endorse Third Uribe Candidacy
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Colombia would accept a decision by Álvaro Uribe to run for a third consecutive term in office, according to a poll by Gallup published in El Tiempo. 74 per cent of respondents would agree with Uribe becoming a candidate in the 2010 election, while only 22 per cent disagree. Jul 17, 2008
Conservative Piñera Leads Rivals in Chile
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Chile’s most visible opposition leader could become the country’s next president, according to a poll by CEP. 32 per cent of respondents would vote for Sebastián Piñera of the conservative National Renewal (RN) party in next year’s presidential election. Jul 17, 2008
Colom Merely Average for Guatemalans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few people in Guatemala have strong feelings on the way Álvaro Colom is doing his job, according to a poll by Vox Latina published in Prensa Libre. 15 per cent of respondents rate his performance as good, 15 per cent deem it bad, and 67 per cent think it has been average. Jul 17, 2008
Most Paraguayans Want a New Constitution
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Paraguay would like the country to reform its main body of law, according to a poll by GEO released by Última Hora. 63.9 per cent of respondents would support a call for the creation of a National Constituent Assembly to re-write Paraguay’s Constitution. Jul 14, 2008
Salvadoran President Saca Gets Better Grades
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in El Salvador are content with the performance of Antonio Saca, according to a poll by Consulta Mitofsky released by TCS. 61.4 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s job, up 2.8 points since February. Jul 13, 2008
Bachelet Keeps Stable Numbers in Chile
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The approval rating of Chilean president Michelle Bachelet has remained stable since late last year, according to a poll by CEP. 40 per cent of respondents approve of the head of state’s performance, up one point since December. Jul 13, 2008
High Expectations for New Paraguayan President
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people are expecting Paraguay’s new president to perform well at his job, according to a poll by GEO published in Última Hora. 74.6 per cent of respondents think president-elect Fernando Lugo will do well do well or very well as head of state. Jul 12, 2008
Funes Leads by Small Margin in El Salvador
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The presidential candidate of the left-leaning Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) is ahead in El Salvador, according to a poll by Consulta Mitofsky released by TCS. 33.8 per cent of respondents would vote for Mauricio Funes in next year’s ballot. Jul 11, 2008
Third Uribe Term OK for 77% in Colombia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Colombia would grant a third term to Álvaro Uribe, according to a poll by CNC published in Semana. 77 per cent of respondents would support a new presidential re-election bid, up 11 points since April. Jul 9, 2008
Sharp Popularity Rise for Brazil’s Lula
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of Brazilian president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva has increased, according to a poll by Ibope. 58 per cent of respondents think Lula has done a good or very good job leading the country, up seven points since December. Jul 8, 2008
Left-Leaning Candidate Leads in El Salvador
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The presidential candidate of the left-leaning Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) is favoured by many Salvadorans, according to a poll by Borge & Asociados published in El Diario de Hoy. 37.5 per cent of respondents would vote for Mauricio Funes in next year’s ballot, up 10.8 points since April. Jul 7, 2008
Chileans Divided on Bachelet’s Performance
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public opinion regarding Michelle Bachelet’s performance is evenly split in Chile, according to a poll by Adimark Gfk. 42.4 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s job in leading the country, while 41.4 per cent disapprove of it. Jul 6, 2008
Opposition Candidate is Frontrunner in Panama
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Ricardo Martinelli of the opposition Democratic Change (CD) is the early favourite in Panama’s presidential race, according to a poll by Unimer published in La Prensa. 22.7 per cent of respondents would vote for the businessman in the 2009 ballot. Jul 6, 2008
Funes Loses Ground in Salvadoran Race
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The early frontrunner in El Salvador’s presidential election has lost popularity, according to a poll by LPG Datos published in La Prensa Gráfica. 28.4 per cent of respondents would vote for Mauricio Funes of the left-leaning Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) in the 2009 ballot, down 5.2 points since April. Jul 5, 2008
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