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(09/04/03) -

Norway’s Summer Of Political Mayhem

A simple local election has brought challenges to a ban on TV ads, VWI (voting while intoxicated) and a reassessment of the country’s place in Europe.
Mario Canseco Norwegians will participate in county and municipal elections on Sept.

(09/02/03) -

Aznar’s “unveiling” sets stage for Spain vote

The president picked Rajoy to lead the Popular Party. Voters and political alliances will decide his fate.
Mario Canseco For several decades, Mexican presidents chose their successors through a process affectionately known as “destape”, or unveiling.

(08/28/03) -

Brazil’s Lula Still Enjoys High Numbers

(CPOD) Aug. 28, 2003 – Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is still enjoying high levels of approval in Brazil, according to a poll by Instituto Sensus. 76.7 per cent of respondents support the president.

(08/28/03) -

Third Displaced Ex-President In Ecuador

As Gutiérrez loses public support, a former head of state leaves the country with many unanswered questions.
Mario Canseco Last week, Ecuador permitted former president Gustavo Noboa to seek political asylum in the Dominican Republic.

(08/27/03) -

Very Low Numbers for Batlle In Uruguay

(CPOD) Aug. 27, 2003 – Jorge Luis Batlle is losing public support in Uruguay, according to a poll by Factum published in El Observador. Only 11 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of the president.

(08/17/03) -

Chileans Back Human Rights Trials

(CPOD) Aug. 17, 2003 – A plan tabled by president Ricardo Lagos to expedite trials for human rights abuses is supported by a majority of citizens, according to a poll by Fundaci³n Futuro. 63 per cent of respondents say the proposal will be positive for the country.

(08/15/03) -

Loose Berlusconi Dissipates Italian Support

Two remarks meant a shaky start for the country’s EU presidency. Now fewer citizens have confidence on the prime minister.
Mario Canseco This summer was supposed to usher in a new era for Italy.

(08/14/03) -

Venezuelans Consider Departure

(CPOD) Aug. 14, 2003 – Many Venezuelans are contemplating migration due to recent problems in their homeland, according to a poll by Datanalisis published in daily El Universal. 45 per cent of respondents seriously consider looking for a better life outside the country.

(08/14/03) -

Chileans Against General Strike

(CPOD) Aug. 14, 2003 – Yesterday’s general strike did not have the support of a majority of Chileans, according to a poll by Fundaci³n Futuro. 35 per cent of respondents badked the work stoppage, while 42 per cent rejected it.

(08/13/03) -

South Koreans Confident On Economy

(CPOD) Aug. 13, 2003 – South Koreans believe their country will join the world’s economic elite, according to a poll by the Samsung Economic Research Institute. Only 18.3 per cent of respondents say the goal of a per capita income of $20,000 U.S. is not attainable within the next 10 years.

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