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Peru: 78% believe President Vizcarra should remain in office

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic

11:03 | Lima, Oct. 24.

78% of Peruvians believe that President Martin Vizcarra should remain in office and be investigated at the end of his term in office (July 28, 2021), according to a national poll by El Comercio-Ipsos published on Saturday.

This survey, conducted between October 21 and 23, includes Peru's rural and urban spheres.

Likewise, it indicates that 20% of citizens estimate that the President will be removed from office and replaced by the head of Congress. Meanwhile, 2% do not specify their position.


Similarly, the latest results indicate that 54% approve of the current Head of State's performance, 41% disapprove of it, and 5% do not specify.

Concerning Prime Minister Walter Martos, his performance is approved by 34% and disapproved by 46%.

Regarding Congress Chairman Manuel Merino, he is disapproved by 62% of citizens and merely approved by 22%.

Within this framework, 60% of Peruvians disapprove of Congress' performance versus 32%.

The survey was conducted on a sample of 1,193 people, has a margin of error of +/- 2.84%, and a confidence level of 95%.


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Published: 10/24/2020