Peru: President Vizcarra's approval stands at 58%

13:04 | Lima, Feb. 18.

Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra's approval rate stands at 58% in February, the latest Ipsos poll has revealed.

According to the survey —published by El Comercio newspaper— the rating slid from 63% in January to 58% this month.

Northern and southern Peru —the areas recently affected by heavy rains and landslides— register the highest disapproval percentages.

On the other hand, the fight against corruption is still a relevant factor in the approval of the Head of State.

Thus, 52% of respondents note the top official currently combats this scourge, a 12% increase compared to October last year.

Furthermore, 24% of Peruvians affirm the President is fighting citizen insecurity, 24% believe he has good ideas and plans, 19% think he is working to improve education, while 18% underline his efforts to reconstruct the areas affected by natural disasters.

Technical details

Pollster name: Ipsos Peru

Published by: El Comercio newspaper

Coverage: National level (urban and rural areas)

Sample size: 1,119 respondents

Fieldwork period: February 13-15, 2019

Margin of error: +/- 2.83%.

Type of sampling: multistage probability sampling

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Published: 2/18/2019