Venezuelans increasingly resistant to defining themselves as socialist or capitalist
November 12, 2009Venezuelans’ approval of President Hugo Chavez has declined in recent years, from 61% in 2006 to 47% in 2009. During that time, Venezuelans have also grown less likely to identify with the socialist ideology Chavez represents.
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June 4, 2008Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has enacted a new 'spy' law that opposition groups claim will threaten judicial independence. In December of 2006, 54% of Venezuelans surveyed said they had confidence in their judicial system.
December 17, 2007Well before the U.S. accused Venezuela's government of illegally funneling cash to the campaign of Argentine President Cristina Fernandez, 83% of Argentines and 54% of Venezuelans perceived widespread corruption in their respective governments.
November 9, 2007As Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez proposes changes to his country's constitution, public opinion suggests he may not have the support of his people.
Large percentages, however, say they simply do not know
October 5, 2007As Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez pushes socialist-style reforms, Gallup polling in the country reveals more support among his citizens for socialism than capitalism. Many people, however, don't offer an opinion one way or the other.
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July 6, 2007The Gallup World Poll indicates Latin Americans are likely to support Chavez's move to expand the region's military.
Most Venezuelans say citizens cannot feel safe making political comments in a public forum
May 31, 2007President Hugo Chavez's move to shut down an opposition-aligned TV station may highlight discontent among Venezuelans. Just 40% of Venezuelans say residents can feel safe and respected when making political comments in a public forum. Fifteen percent say in the past year they or a relative have been denied a chance to get ahead because of their political ideas; this is significantly higher than the 9% total for all of Latin America..
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Venezuelan leader's take on U.S. leadership not representative of sentiment across Latin America
September 29, 2006As the Bush administration's image gets battered around the world, Venezuela's president is surfing the wave of U.S. unfavorability to rally support for a rotating seat on the U.N. Security Council. But his views aren't always representative of the ones of those closer to home, where the leader gets ovations as well as boos.
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