Honduras

In Honduras, Instability, Fear of Civil War Preceded Deal

November presidential election critical to boosting hopes of a better democracy

October 30, 2009

Honduran leaders, who Friday announced a power-sharing deal, have their work cut out for them as they attempt to end the country’s political crisis. Gallup polled in Honduras in July and found 71% of Hondurans saying the political situation in the country was not stable at all.More ...

Many in Honduras Saw Political Situation as Unstable

In 2008, 29% said the country was headed toward a military coup d’etat

June 30, 2009

As political turmoil grips Honduras, a Gallup Poll survey reveals that 47% of Hondurans perceived their political situation as unstable in September 2008. About one in two respondents said government was most responsible for the country’s political tensions.More ...

In Latin America, Little Connection to U.S. Election

Just one-third across the region believe the outcome is relevant to their country

October 21, 2008

Across 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.More ...