(CPOD) Dec. 26, 2003 – Ricardo Lagos enjoys a higher approval rating in Chile, according to a poll by Fundaci³n Futuro. 42 per cent of respondents rate the president’s performance as good, a seven per cent increase since September.
(CPOD) Dec. 26, 2003 – Ricardo Lagos enjoys a higher approval rating in Chile, according to a poll by Fundaci³n Futuro. 42 per cent of respondents rate the president’s performance as good, a seven per cent increase since September.
Lagos recently agreed to assist Bolivia in its quest to export natural gas. Bolivia lost its only sea access in the 1879 war against Chile, a matter that is still a source of diplomatic tension between the two South American nations.
The proposed sale of natural gas provoked several violent protests in Bolivia that led to the resignation of president Gonzalo S¡nchez de Lozada in October. Current head of state Carlos Mesa has vowed to continue with the plan.
Polling Data
How would you rate the performance of Ricardo Lagos as president of Chile?
Dec. 2003 | Sept. 2003 | |
Good | 42% | 35% |
Average | 43% | 46% |
Bad | 13% | 18% |
