More Mexicans perceive gangs, drug trafficking in their neighborhoods
February 18, 2009Gallup Polls underscore the precarious situation Mexico is facing regarding its stability and rule of law. In 2008, more Mexicans than in 2007 said gangs and drug trafficking are present in their areas, and more than 4 in 10 residents said their country is not politically stable.
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Just one-third across the region believe the outcome is relevant to their country
October 21, 2008Across 14 Latin American countries, most residents do not express a preference for either Barack Obama or John McCain, though attention to the election is somewhat higher in more prosperous countries. Among those who do offer an opinion, Obama supporters outnumber McCain supporters by about 3-to-1.
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October 2, 2008As human rights activists warn that drug wars in Colombia are driving hundreds of thousands of citizens from their homes, Gallup reveals that 35% of Colombians say there are illicit drug sales and trafficking where they live.
July 21, 2008Data-driven insights into Barack Obama’s trip to Iraq, the pending India-U.S. nuclear deal, America’s banking troubles, and Colombia’s electoral integrity.
Despite recent economic growth, ratings of job creation remain low
February 1, 2008Colombians’ perception that their country’s economic condition remains poor coincides with majority support for the proposed U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement. But Colombia’s human rights record remains a troubling complication; just 20% of Colombians say people can feel safe making political comments in public.
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February 1, 2008As the Bush administration pushes Congress to approve free trade with Colombia, Gallup sits down with Dr. Peter DeShazo, director of the Americas Program at CSIS, to discuss the implications of public opinion in the region and what a deal could mean for both nations.
July 6, 2007The Gallup World Poll indicates Latin Americans are likely to support Chavez's move to expand the region's military.
