Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Latin America

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
Funes Leads, Ávila Gains in El Salvador
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Left-wing presidential candidate Mauricio Funes is leading in El Salvador, according to a poll by Borge & Asociados published in El Diario de Hoy. 41.5 per cent of respondents would support Funes of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN) in next year’s election, up 3.9 points since July. Nov 9, 2008
Mexicans Accept Reforms to Oil Giant
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Mexico say that approved reforms to the country’s state-owned oil and gas industry were important and necessary, according to a poll by Demotecnia published in Milenio. 36 per cent of respondents say that the changes were important but not enough to do what Pemex needs. Nov 9, 2008
García’s Popularity Remains Low in Peru
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Peruvian president Alan García has failed to completely recover from a popularity drop, according to a poll by Ipsos, Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado published in El Comercio. 22 per cent of respondents approve of Garcia’s performance, up three points since September. Nov 9, 2008
Uruguay’s Leftist Coalition Maintains Lead
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Support for Uruguay’s Progressive Encounter - Broad Front (EP-FA) has stabilized, according to a poll by Factum. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for the governing coalition of left-leaning parties in the next presidential and parliamentary elections, down one point since March. Nov 5, 2008
Salvadoran President Loses Ground
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Salvadoran president Antonio Saca remains highly popular but has lost support, according to a poll by Consulta Mitofsky released by TCS. 58.2 per cent of respondents approve of the conservative president’s performance, down 3.4 points since July. Nov 5, 2008
Fortuño Barely Ahead in Puerto Rico
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Luis Fortuño of the New Progressive Party (PNP) holds the upper hand in Puerto Rico’s gubernatorial election, according to a poll by Ipsos. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for Fortuño in this month’s ballot. Nov 1, 2008
President Bachelet Recovers in Chile
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Michelle Bachelet increased this month in Chile, according to a poll by CERC. 48 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance, up four points since July. Oct 30, 2008
Presidential Race Still Close in El Salvador
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Mauricio Funes of the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) is holding on to the top spot in El Salvador, according to a poll by Consulta Mitofsky released by TCS. 33.9 per cent of respondents would back Funes in next year’s presidential ballot. Oct 29, 2008
Most Colombians Disappointed with Police
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Colombia believe their law enforcement officers are on the take, according to a poll by Datexco. Only 1.1 per cent of respondents think the police in Colombia are not corrupt. Oct 29, 2008
Bolivians Encourage Active Negotiations
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of Bolivian adults believe the president and the departmental prefects should keep negotiating, according to a poll by Equipos MORI. 92 per cent of respondents say they support the process, regardless of how difficult and lengthy it becomes. Oct 25, 2008
Uruguayan Ruling Coalition Keeps Strong Lead
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing leftist alliance continues to garner a high level of support from Uruguayan voters, according to a poll by Interconsult published in Últimas Noticias. 42 per cent of respondents would favour the Progressive Encounter - Broad Front (EP-FA) in next year’s presidential and parliamentary elections. Oct 25, 2008
Martinelli, Herrera Are Early Leaders in Panama
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Ricardo Martinelli of the Democratic Change (CD) is virtually tied with Balbina Herrera of the Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD) in the early stages of Panama’s presidential race, according to a poll by Unimer published in La Prensa. 32.4 per cent of respondents would vote for Martinelli, while 31.6 would support the former housing minister. Oct 25, 2008
President Zelaya Drops to 25% in Honduras
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Manuel Zelaya is continuing to lose popularity with the Honduran public, according to a poll by CID-Gallup published in La Prensa. 25 per cent of respondents think the president is doing a good or very good job, down nine points since June. Oct 24, 2008
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