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Summary of Venezuela Election Context and Public Opinion (2015)

Comprehensive analysis based on Portion s Centry’s 2015 survey on Venezuela, conducted as elections approached in December 2015:

• Election and Crisis Context: Venezuela faces a severe economic and political crisis with high inflation, shortage of basic goods, and instability. President Maduro is viewed negatively, but ideological divides persist between left and right wings.

• Public Dissatisfaction: Full 85% of Venezuelans are dissatisfied with the current trajectory of the country, up significantly from 57% in 2013. Dissatisfaction is higher among younger voters and those on the political right.

• Major Concerns: Inflation (92% rate it as a very big problem), lack of employment (85%), and shortages of basic goods (84%) top priority concerns. Other issues include crime, public debt, and inequality, with slight variations by political ideology.

• Economic Priority: Over half of Venezuelans prioritize controlling prices as the first economic issue, while unemployment and public debt receive lower priority, highlighting inflation's severity.

• Institutional Trust: Government agencies are trusted negatively, with 68% to 65% believing they have a negative influence. The media is the most respected institution at 59%. This distrust differs by political alignment, with left-wingers more positive.

• Leader Perceptions: President Maduro has a negative rating (68% unfavorable, 29% favorable) and substantial disapproval on job performance across issues like inflation and crime. Opposition leaders also face low approval, with ideological splits evident.

• Follow Chávez Policies: Venezuela should not follow Chávez’s policies (52% vs. 43%), though left-wingers still area more supportive of legacy policies.

Overall, the survey reflects a divided nation amid crisis, with widespread dissatisfaction masking deep ideological and partisan tensions.