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(10/16/03) -

Bush Rating Stable

(CPOD) Oct. 16, 2003 – The numbers for George W. Bush have stabilized after a significant drop over the last three weeks, according to a poll by ABC News and the Washington Post. 53 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance,

(10/14/03) -

More Support For Lagos In Chile

(CPOD) Oct. 14, 2003 – Approval for Ricardo Lagos in Chile is still rising, according to a poll by CERC. 55 per cent of respondents support the president, a three per cent increase since July.

(10/14/03) -

South Korea’s Roh Wants Referendum On Himself

A series of accusations and mishaps force the president to take the political gamble of his life.
Mario Canseco After less than a year in office, with a close aide facing corruption allegations and enduring public setbacks in areas such as relations with North Korea and the war in Iraq, South Korean president Roh Moo-hyun decided to put his presidency on the line in a nationwide referendum.

(10/10/03) -

Confidence In Economy For Paraguayans

(CPOD) Oct. 10, 2003 – The citizens of Paraguay have confidence in their future economic prospects, according to a poll by CADEP. 50 per cent of respondents expect the country’s financial situation to improve in the next year.

(09/30/03) -

Bush At 50%, Re-election Support Wanes

(CPOD) Sept. 30, 2003 – George W. Bush’s rating continues to drop, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 50 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance, a seven per cent slide since August.

(09/26/03) -

Bush Drops Below 50%

(CPOD) Sept. 26, 2003 – The rating for George W. Bush fell below 50 per cent for the first time, according to a poll by NBC and the Wall Street Journal. 49 per cent of respondents disapprove of the president’s performance.

(09/24/03) -

Toledo Stages Brief Recovery In Peru

(CPOD) Sept. 24, 2003 – Alejandro Toledo is slowly bouncing back in Peru, according to a poll by Apoyo published in El Comercio. 14 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance, a two per cent increase since August.

(09/24/03) -

Lowest Rating Ever For Bush

(CPOD) Sept. 24, 2003 – The approval rating for George W. Bush reached the lowest level of his presidency, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 50 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance, a 10 per cent drop in a month.

(09/22/03) -

Pacheco Still Down In Costa Rica

(CPOD) Sept. 22, 2003 – Abel Pacheco continues to lose public support, according to a poll by Unimer released by La Nacion. Only 28 per cent of respondents in the Central American country have a positive opinion of the president.

(09/16/03) -

Dictatorship Rupture Remains Evident In Chile

30 years after Allende’s fall, citizens remain split over their country’s past and future.
Mario Canseco On Sept.