Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Latin America

President Torrijos Falls Below 50% in Panama
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer Panamanians are satisfied with Martín Torrijos, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira released by TVN Noticias and Panamá América. 46.2 per cent of respondents rate the president’s performance as excellent or good, down 6.1 points since September. Dec 2, 2008
Lugo Enjoys High Support in Paraguay
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The new president of Paraguay is highly regarded by most people in the South American country, according to a poll by First Análisis y Estudios published in ABC Color. 60.1 per cent of respondents approve of the way Fernando Lugo has governed so far, while 31.4 per cent disapprove of his tenure. Dec 1, 2008
Costa Ricans Reject Open Border with Nicaragua
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Costa Rica reject the notion of opening the border with Nicaragua in order to allow for the free traffic of citizens between the two Central American countries, according to a poll by CID-Gallup. 81 per cent of respondents do not want border officials to stop requesting a passport and a visa on either side. Dec 1, 2008
Close Presidential Race Continues in El Salvador
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - There is no clear leader in El Salvador’s presidential race, according to a poll by Consulta Mitofsky released by TCS. 31 per cent of respondents would back Mauricio Funes of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN), while 29.5 per cent would vote for Rodrigo Ávila of the governing conservative Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA). Dec 1, 2008
Nicaraguans Lean Towards Repeating Election
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Nicaragua agree with cancelling the recent municipal election and holding the ballot again, according to a poll by M&R. 53.4 per cent of respondents favour this idea—proposed by opposition lawmakers—while 43.1 per cent would not want to re-do the controversial election. Nov 30, 2008
Piñera’s Presidential Bid Picks Up in Chile
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Chilean businessman Sebastián Piñera could become the next president of the South American country, according to a poll published in La Tercera. 38 per cent of respondents would vote for the candidate of the conservative National Renewal (RN) party in the 2009 election, up three points since August. Nov 29, 2008
Martinelli Leads All Contenders in Panama
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Ricardo Martinelli holds a slight edge in the race to replace Martín Torrijos in Panama, according to a poll by Ipsos. 36 per cent of respondents would vote for the presidential candidate of Democratic Change (CD) in next year’s ballot. Nov 28, 2008
Uruguayans Support Vetoed Abortion Bill
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Uruguay favour proposed legislation that would loosen existing restrictions on abortion, according to a poll by Factum published in El Espectador. 56 per cent of respondents agree with a bill that would allow women to request an abortion freely during the first 12 weeks of gestation, while 35 per cent disagree. Nov 28, 2008
Two-in-Five Support Lugo in Paraguay
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few people in Paraguay rate the first few months of Fernando Lugo’s presidency in a negative light, according to a poll by GEO published in Última Hora. 39.3 per cent of respondents say Lugo’s administration has been good or very good, while 46.2 per cent deem it average. Nov 27, 2008
Bolivians Salute Compromise on Constitution
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Bolivia agree with the revised version of a new Constitution, according to a poll by Equipos MORI. 56 per cent of respondents support the changes to the new charter agreed upon by government officials and members of the opposition. Nov 24, 2008
Support for Mexico’s Calderón Remains High
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public backing for Mexican president Felipe Calderón has slightly dwindled but remains strong, according to a poll by Buendía & Laredo published in El Universal. 57 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance, down three points since July. Nov 23, 2008
Herrera Still Leads Martinelli in Panama
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Balbina Herrera of the Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD) is still the most popular presidential contender in Panama, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira released by TVN Noticias and Panamá América. 34.3 per cent of respondents would vote for Herrera in next year’s ballot. Nov 21, 2008
Dismal Numbers Continue for García in Peru
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Alan García remains low in Peru, according to a poll by Ipsos, Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado published in El Comercio. Only 19 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance, down three points since October. Nov 21, 2008
Uruguayans Would Make Abortion Legal
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Uruguay believe pregnancy termination should be allowed in their country, according to a poll by Interconsult published in Últimas Noticias. 57 per cent of respondents support the law that seeks to legalize abortion in Uruguay. Nov 19, 2008
Chileans Think Piñera Will Win 2009 Election
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Chile think businessman Sebastián Piñera will become the country’s next president, according to a poll by CERC. 37 per cent of respondents believe the conservative National Renewal (RN) party member will win the presidential ballot scheduled for late 2009. Nov 11, 2008
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