June 04, 2003

(CPOD) Jun. 4, 2003 - Peruvians are split over the state of emergency declared by president Alejandro Toledo, according to a poll by Universidad de Lima. While 74.8 per cent of respondents support the ongoing strike by teachers, 52.2 per cent say the suspension of civil rights was the correct action by the government.

Toledo issued a 30-day state of emergency late last month, placing Peru's armed forces in charge of keeping order. The strike has resulted in the closure of several roads, which could trigger a food shortage in the country. Farmers and state health workers have since joined the teachers, and public demonstrations have resulted in two deaths.

In his campaign, Toledo promised to double salaries once elected, but has so far failed to deliver. The teacher's union is demanding a $30 U.S. raise, while the government is offering $15 U.S. Farmers want to lower the country's sales tax from 18 per cent, to three per cent.

Toledo's personal rating got a small boost at the end of May, but remains at a low 19.7 per cent.

Polling Data

Do you support or oppose the teacher's strike?

Support	74.8%
Oppose	22.1%

Do you support or oppose the state of emergency announced by president Alejandro Toledo?

Support	52.2%
Oppose	41.3%

Do you approve or disapprove of Toledo's performance?

	May 28	May 25	Apr. 2003	Mar. 2003
Approve	19.7%	15.4%	17.2%	20.6%
Disapprove	74.0%	77.1%	75.1%	72.6%

Source: Universidad de Lima
Methodology: Interviews to 600 Peruvian citizens, conducted from May 24 and May 28, 2003. Margin of error is 4.08 per cent.

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