Monday, December 7, 2009

 

U.S. Leadership, Obama Winning Favor in Latin America

 

By Ian T. Brown

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Less than one year into President Barack Obama's administration, many foreign policy objectives are still works in progress. Gallup finds, however, that in Latin America, Obama is enjoying improved perceptions of U.S. leadership. Gallup surveyed across the region between July and September 2009 and found regional median approval of U.S. leadership at 51%, up significantly from the previous three years.

 

Median disapproval of U.S. leadership, which remained relatively steady between 2006 and 2008, decreased over the past year from a median of 30% in 2008 to 18% in 2009. A median of 3 in 10 respondents (29%) in 2009 did not express an opinion.

 

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For the complete Gallup Poll article and data please link to "U.S. Leadership, Obama Winning Favor in Latin America"; partial reprint with permission.