72% of Peruvians disagree with Congress members' re-election

13:05 | Lima, Oct. 29.

The latest Peruvian Studies Institute (IEP) poll has revealed that 72% of Peruvians disagree with the possibility of current lawmakers running as senators or representatives in the 2021 general elections.

According to the poll, 45% know about the changes suggested by Congress to the bicameral parliamentary system bill —previously submitted by the Executive Branch— which would allow current congress members to run as representatives or senators in the said elections.

50% are unaware of the subject, and 5% offer no comments.

Furthermore, 47% agree with President Martin Vizcarra's stance, who expressed his disapproval of the modifications made to the bill by Parliament. On the other hand, 37% disagree, whereas 16% do not specify.

Reforms

Concerning the reforms —which will be submitted to a referendum on December 9— 27% indicated to be somewhat informed on the National Justice Board's (formerly the National Council of Magistracy) structure, while 4% are well informed about it.

In the case of political party's financing reform, 26% are knowledgeable about it, and 5% have heard of it.

Additionally, 30% are well informed about the immediate reelection of lawmakers, whereas 8% are somewhat informed.

Lastly, 27% know well about the bicameral parliamentary system reform, and 5% are somewhat informed about it.

Technical details

Goal: Gather opinions on diverse political and social subjects from DNI-carrying people over the age of 18, from all socioeconomic levels within urban and rural areas.

Sample size: 1,312 correspondents throughout 17 regions, 21 provinces, and 77 districts.

Margin of error: +/- 2.7%

Level of confidence: 95%

Fieldwork period: October 20-24, 2018.

Type of sample: probabilistic and multistage.

Sample points: Lima Metropolitan Area (Lima and Callao regions), as well Northern, Center, Southern, and Eastern areas.

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Published: 10/29/2018

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