The Cuban Ruler Miguel Diaz-Canel has the second-lowest approval rating among Latin American leaders at 14%, surpassed only by Venezuelans Nicholas Madurowho received 5% reveals a survey international research company Ipsos.
The poll, conducted between July 14th and August 8th among 297 opinion leaders in Latin America, shows that the President of Uruguay, Luis Alberto Lacalle Pouhas the highest agreement with 74%, followed by the Chilean Gabriel Boricwith 49%.
Coincidentally, Uruguay and Chile are the only two countries considered by the majority of respondents full democracieswhile pointing up Venezuela and Cuba What authoritarian regimessaid Ipsos.
Approval ranking of Latin American presidents according to Ipsos survey of leaders and opinions in the region. (Image capture/Ipsos)
Uruguay is also the country with the best economic score in the region, and most respondents believe inflation will fall over the next 12 months.
About the President-elect of Colombia, Gustav Petro, there is a polarized opinion. Half of the opinion leaders surveyed are positive about their choice, the other half against.
74% of opinion leaders who took part in the survey agree Cuban economy very bad and 58% believe inflation will continue to rise on the island.
Ipsos stresses that for the polled opinion leaders Big Challenges what is in store for him Latin America in the next 18 months it will be economic growth and job creation (64%), in addition to reducing inflation and stabilizing the economy (56%). Now, 49% point to the challenge they must fight insecurity, crime and drug trafficking.