Latin America

‘Chavismo’ Losing Steam in Venezuela

Venezuelans increasingly resistant to defining themselves as socialist or capitalist

November 12, 2009

Venezuelans’ 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.More ...

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 ...

Argentines’ Faith in Leadership Down Ahead of Elections

Approval at 29% in 2008, a drop from 62% in 2006

June 26, 2009

Ahead of Argentina’s midterm congressional elections on June 28, Gallup finds Argentine approval of their country’s leadership and attitudes toward economic conditions were steadily declining between May 2006 and August 2008.More ...

In Latin America, Less Than Half Familiar With Ethanol

Majority of those familiar with ethanol likely to support its use

May 11, 2009

Gallup finds that less than half of respondents in many Latin American countries have heard of ethanol. Of those who have heard of it, Gallup finds majorities in nearly every country would support a referendum to start replacing gasoline for ethanol.More ...

Private Sector Has Bigger Role to Play in the Americas

Views on corporations underscore the need for responsible practices

April 17, 2009

At the start of the fifth Summit of the Americas, Gallup finds that roughly one in three respondents across 20 Latin American nations agree that large companies in their country engage in acts of corporate social responsibility.More ...

Opinion Briefing: Mexico’s War on Drug Traffickers

More Mexicans perceive gangs, drug trafficking in their neighborhoods

February 18, 2009

Gallup 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.More ...

Opinion Briefing: Latin America’s Leftists

U.S. should respect region’s political leanings, promote accountability

January 21, 2009

It bodes well for Barack Obama’s goal of strengthening ties in Latin America that Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez is no more popular overall in the region than U.S. leadership has been. However, any Latin America policy should recognize that the region’s leftward tilt has the legitimacy of public support.More ...

Poles, Czechs More Positive Toward U.S. Leadership

More approving than Europeans overall

November 21, 2008

One year after the United States initially proposed missile defense shields in Poland and the Czech Republic, Gallup found American leadership enjoying relatively high approval ratings in those countries compared to the European median.More ...

Russia Making No Clear Gains With Latin Americans

Only Venezuelans, Colombians more likely to approve

November 19, 2008

Despite Russia’s increased presence in Latin America, Gallup finds that only small percentages of Latin Americans state an opinion on Russian leadership. Further, those South American governments receptive to Russian partnerships are garnering less approval overall.More ...

Latin America

‘Chavismo’ Losing Steam in Venezuela

Venezuelans increasingly resistant to defining themselves as socialist or capitalist

In Honduras, Instability, Fear of Civil War Preceded Deal

November presidential election critical to boosting hopes of a better democracy

Many in Honduras Saw Political Situation as Unstable

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

Argentines’ Faith in Leadership Down Ahead of Elections

Approval at 29% in 2008, a drop from 62% in 2006

In Latin America, Less Than Half Familiar With Ethanol

Majority of those familiar with ethanol likely to support its use

Private Sector Has Bigger Role to Play in the Americas

Views on corporations underscore the need for responsible practices

Opinion Briefing: Mexico’s War on Drug Traffickers

More Mexicans perceive gangs, drug trafficking in their neighborhoods

Opinion Briefing: Latin America’s Leftists

U.S. should respect region’s political leanings, promote accountability

Poles, Czechs More Positive Toward U.S. Leadership

More approving than Europeans overall

Russia Making No Clear Gains With Latin Americans

Only Venezuelans, Colombians more likely to approve

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