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FMLN Still On Top In El Salvador

June 05, 2003

(CPOD) Jun. 5, 2003 - The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN) holds a commanding lead over the ruling Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA) in El Salvador, according to a poll by Universidad Centroamericana. 40.6 per cent of respondents would vote for the FMLN in the 2004 presidential election, while 23.9 per cent would support ARENA.

The FMLN—a party assembled by former guerrilla leaders—recently announced two possible presidential candidates, Schafik Handal and Óscar Ortiz. A primary election will take place on Jul. 27.

A man who holds no political affiliation is the top figure in the country. 20.8 per cent of respondents say they would vote for television journalist Mauricio Funes if he decided to run for office. Former education minister Evelyn Jacir de Lovo is second, with 6.6 per cent, followed by former president Alfredo Cristiani.

Polling Data

What party would you vote for in the elections?

Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN)

40.6%

Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA)

23.9%

Christian Democratic Party (PDC)

5.8%

United Democratic Centre (UCD)

1.2%


Which of these persons would you choose as a presidential candidate?

Mauricio Funes

20.8%

Evelyn Jacir de Lovo

6.6%

Alfredo Cristiani

5.7%


Source: Universidad Centroamericana
Methodology: Interviews to 1,254 Salvadorian adults, conducted from Apr. 26 to May 9, 2003. Margin of error is 2.8 per cent.

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