The majority of Peruvians want the Government's proposed referendum on political and justice reforms to be debated before Congress as soon as possible, the latest GfK poll revealed Wednesday.
Likewise, 65% of those surveyed believe private financing of political campaigns should be addressed as soon as possible (22% demand more time to do so), and 59% agree on the urgency of
a second chamber in
Congress (26% take the opposite view).
Referendum in December
The survey shows that 76% of respondents think the proposal to regulate
private financing of political parties must be
voted in December, and 15% state the voting should be held next year.
Additionally, 71% believe the
CNM issue should be addressed in December, while 18% say 2019 would be better.
On the other hand, 69% of respondents prefer the bicameral parliamentary legislature question be made in the last month of this year, whereas 20% opt for next year.
Finally, 71% agree the referendum on political parties' private financing should be held in December, while another 16% say "next year."
Technical details
Pollster name: GfK
Fieldwork date: August 18
Coverage: National level (urban and rural areas)
Sample size: 1,210 respondents
Published by: La Republica newspaper
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Published: 8/29/2018