(CPOD) Dec. 16, 2003 – Many citizens of Argentina believe their democratic institutions can be improved, according to a poll by Ricardo Rouvier y Asociados. 47.5 per cent of respondents believe the current government system can be better.
(CPOD) Dec. 16, 2003 – Many citizens of Argentina believe their democratic institutions can be improved, according to a poll by Ricardo Rouvier y Asociados. 47.5 per cent of respondents believe the current government system can be better.
Argentina lived under military rule from 1976 until 1983, when Raul Alfonsin became the country’s head of state. 37 per cent of respondents say the current democratic system is fine. In March 2002, when Argentina was in the middle of a grave financial and political crisis, only 8.4 per cent of respondents shared that view.
Current president Nestor Kirchner took office last May, after former president Carlos Menem trailed in the polls and decided to withdraw from a run-off election.
Polling Data
Do you prefer the current democratic system, a better democratic system or a central government without a parliament or political parties?
Nov. 2003 | Mar. 2002 | |
A better system than this one | 47.5% | 61.1% |
A strong central government | 10.3% | 27.8% |
Current system is fine | 37.0% | 8.4% |
