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
- Israel Election 2009
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- 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
- Argentines Continue To Back Kirchner
- (CPOD) Aug. 4, 2003 - Nestor Kirchner continues to garner high approval ratings in Argentina, according to a poll by Equis published in Pagina 12. 71.4 per cent of respondents support the president. Aug 4, 2003
- Portillo Down And Almost Out In Guatemala
- (CPOD) Aug. 3, 2003 - Alfonso Portillo heads for the last few months of his term in Guatemala with low approval ratings, according to a poll by Demoscopia published in Siglo XXI. 52.4 per cent of respondents have a negative opinion of the president. Aug 3, 2003
- Lagos Barely Bounces Back In Chile
- (CPOD) Jul. 30, 2003 - The numbers for Ricardo Lagos in Chile are slightly on the rise, according to a poll by CERC. 52 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a two per cent increase since April. Jul 30, 2003
- Venezuelans Wonder If Referendum Will Occur
- (CPOD) Jul. 30, 2003 - Citizens of Venezuela are split over the date of the referendum regarding president Hugo Chávez, according to a poll by Datanalisis. 46.4 per cent of respondents think the plebiscite will be held soon, while 44.6 per cent are not so confident. Jul 30, 2003
- Reversal Of Fortune For Chávez In Venezuela
- (CPOD) Jul. 28, 2003 - The approval rating for Hugo Chávez in Venezuela has dipped dramatically over the last four years, according to a poll by Datanalisis. 30.8 per cent of respondents currently support the president, a 61 per cent drop since 1999. Jul 28, 2003
- Uribe Still Popular In Colombia
- (CPOD) Jul. 26, 2003 - Álvaro Uribe remains a popular leader in Colombia, according to a poll by Invamer Gallup published in El Tiempo. 70 per cent of respondents have a favourable opinion of the president, and 64 per cent support his policies. Jul 26, 2003
- Guatemala’s Berger Leads, Rios Montt Challenged
- (CPOD) Jul. 25, 2003 - Óscar Berger is still the man to beat in Guatemala's presidential race, according to a poll by Siglo XXI. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for Berger, candidate for the conservative Grand National Alliance (GANA).Berger ran for office in 1999, losing to current president Alfonso Portillo in a run-off. Álvaro Colom of the leftist National Union of Hope (UNE) is sec Jul 25, 2003
- Fox Faces Stumbling Block In Mexico
- Mario CansecoFor a political organization that just three years ago toppled a machine that had ruled uninterrupted for seven decades, Mexico's Partido Acción Nacional (PAN—National Action Party) had a dismal showing in the mid-term congressional elections. Jul 25, 2003
- Colombia Contemplates Re-election
- (CPOD) Jul. 24, 2003 - Colombians would like to have Álvaro Uribe as president for another term, according to a poll by Opinómetro published in Cambio. 52 per cent of respondents think Uribe should be re-elected, if proper constitutional amendments are put in place. Jul 24, 2003
- Free Trade Support Drops In Costa Rica
- (CPOD) Jul. 23, 2003 - Support for a proposed free trade agreement between Costa Rica and the United States has dropped in the Central American country, according to a poll by CID-Gallup released by La República. 42 per cent of respondents agree with the accord, an 18 per cent drop since October 2002. Jul 23, 2003
- The Emergence Of Argentina’s “Hurricane K”
- Mario CansecoSix months ago, Néstor Kirchner was unknown to many outside Argentina's Santa Cruz province. Jul 23, 2003
- Lack Of Interest Mars Mexico’s Mid-term Poll
- (CPOD) Jul. 22, 2003 - Many Mexican citizens stayed away from the polls in the last congressional election due to lack of interest, according to a poll by newspaper Reforma. 42 per cent of respondents cite other commitments or lack of time as reasons for abstaining. Jul 22, 2003
- Kirchner Remains On Top In Argentina
- (CPOD) Jul. 22, 2003 - Néstor Kirchner keeps riding a popularity wave in Argentina, according to a poll by Ricardo Rouvier y Asociados. 78.9 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of the president. Jul 22, 2003
- Failing Grade For Bolaños In Nicaragua
- (CPOD) Jul. 22, 2003 - Enrique Bolaños is losing public support in Nicaragua, according to a poll by Confidencial. Respondents rate the president with a 3.7 on a scale of one to 10. Jul 22, 2003
- Overseas Residents To Participate In Philippines Election
- Mario Canseco Under the seemingly guarded name of Republic Act No. Jul 21, 2003