south america / http://backend.userland.com/rss ºÚÁÏÍø WebTeam A new analysis shows that in 10 South American countries, people who exhibit confidence in national institutions report higher life satisfaction. /opinion/gallup/234443/life-ratings-trust-institutions-south-america.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /opinion/gallup/234443/life-ratings-trust-institutions-south-america.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Wed, 16 May 2018 05:00:00 GMT The majority of Brazilian adults (55%) interviewed shortly before the World Cup started in mid-June expect it to hurt the Brazilian economy, while 31% believe that it will help. A minority (43%) believe the country's image will improve. /poll/172091/majority-brazilians-expect-world-cup-hurt-economy.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/172091/majority-brazilians-expect-world-cup-hurt-economy.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Fri, 04 Jul 2014 06:00:00 GMT As the largest protests in Brazil in more than 20 years continue unabated, ºÚÁÏÍø data offer insights into residents' growing dissatisfaction with public services, infrastructure, security, leadership, and level of government corruption. /poll/163229/opinion-briefing-brazilians-growing-discontent.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/163229/opinion-briefing-brazilians-growing-discontent.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Wed, 26 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT Fifty-seven percent of Chinese adults say environmental protection should be given priority, even at the risk of curbing economic growth. Less than half of residents in the country's biggest cities are satisfied with their air quality. /poll/155102/Majority-Chinese-Prioritize-Environment-Economy.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/155102/Majority-Chinese-Prioritize-Environment-Economy.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Fri, 08 Jun 2012 06:00:00 GMT ºÚÁÏÍø surveys prior to the police uprising that threw Ecuador into chaos Thursday show Ecuadorians were much more likely to approve of the president's job performance than to express confidence in the local police, the military, or the national government. /poll/143360/Protests-Ecuador-President-Popular-Police.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/143360/Protests-Ecuador-President-Popular-Police.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:15:00 GMT With political tensions escalating between Colombia and Venezuela, ºÚÁÏÍø finds that 14% of Colombians approved of Venezuela's leadership in August 2009, while 43% of Venezuelans approved of Colombia's leadership. /poll/124478/Colombians-Venezuelans-Odds-Leadership.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/124478/Colombians-Venezuelans-Odds-Leadership.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:45:00 GMT 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. /poll/124232/Chavismo-Losing-Steam-Venezuela.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/124232/Chavismo-Losing-Steam-Venezuela.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT Peru’s political tensions are reflected in a simple contradiction: While Peruvians are most likely to say they are more socialist than capitalist in their attitudes, they are also most likely to say their country is more capitalist than socialist. /poll/109297/More-Peruvians-Favor-Socialism-Than-Capitalism.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/109297/More-Peruvians-Favor-Socialism-Than-Capitalism.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT In 2007, 64% of working- and lower-class Bolivians approved of their country’s leadership, vs. just 40% of upper- or middle-class Bolivians. But despite the push for autonomy in the wealthy lowlands, most upper- and middle-class Bolivians identified with their country rather than their region. /poll/107425/Bolivias-Class-Divisions-Play-Autonomy-Push.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/107425/Bolivias-Class-Divisions-Play-Autonomy-Push.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Tue, 20 May 2008 17:30:00 GMT Bolivia's leaders blame severe flooding in their country on climate change and want the countries they perceive as most responsible to pay for the damages and send aid. More than 90% of Bolivians who have heard of global warming believe it is a somewhat serious or very serious threat. /poll/104509/Climate-Change-Concerns-Flooded-Bolivia.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/104509/Climate-Change-Concerns-Flooded-Bolivia.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:30:00 GMT