In a survey conducted in 2022, 64 percent of the opinion leaders and prominent journalists surveyed in Latin America said that job creation and economic growth was the most important problem Latin America would face in the incoming 18 months. The second main issue according to these experts was inflation and economic instability.

In a survey carried out in June and July of 2019, nearly one third of the opinion leaders and prominent journalists surveyed in Central America and the Caribbean stated that corruption was the most important problem in their respective countries. The second most cited issue, mentioned by 23 percent of respondents, regarded political instability and institutional weakness. Recently, a ranking featured countries like Guatemala, Nicaragua and Haiti among those with the highest levels of perceived corruption in Latin America and the Caribbean.

This dataset comprises a selection of democratic innovations from the "LATINNO Dataset on Democratic Innovations in Latin America" which rely on collective intelligence to respond to problems resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic in 18 countries of Latin America. It complements the "Civil Society Responses to COVID-19 in Latin America Dataset" in which it comprises also governmental responses.

As of February 2025, more than ** percent of the population of Uruguay was on social media. On the other hand, approximately ** percent of Haitians used social networking platforms. Among the largest Latin American markets, Brazil had the lowest social media penetration rate at **** percent, just below Colombia and Argentina. Online networking among Chilean young adults intensifies Young adults are the primary audience of social media in Chile. Nearly half of all Facebook users in the South American country were between 18 and 34 years old. The same age group accounted for almost ** percent of Chilean users of LinkedIn. This generation has also been devoting more of its time to this type of online activity. Obstacles for the expansion of social media in Brazil A handful of issues still set part of Latin America's online population apart from social networks. Despite having the biggest social media audiences in Latin America, countries like Brazil and Mexico still struggled to provide internet access to their populations, thus hindering social media penetration rates.

This special topic poll is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. In this poll, respondents were asked their opinions on Ronald Reagan's performance as president and the current United States policies toward handling of political situations in Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Cuba. Demographic information on respondents includes race, age, sex, education level, and political party affiliation.

In a survey conducted in May 2024, more than half of the people interviewed in Peru said that corruption was the most important problem in the South American country. The second most pressing issue according to public opinion, cited by slightly more than 39 percent of Peruvian respondents, was related to crime and public insecurity. Crime is also among the most mentioned problems by journalists and opinion leaders across Latin America.

Abstract The article analyzes the academic debate of the Social Work in Latin America regarding the social-environmental issue. The academic space of dialogue studied was the Latin American Seminars of Schools of Social Work occurring between 1998 and 2012. During this period, five seminars were held, presenting more than 1,000 studies. The research examined these studies, separating the works that directly addressed the socio-environmental issue in order to: a) identify the most used (theoretical or contextual) concepts; b) determine the predominant social and environmental problems studied; and c) learn about the fields of professional action. The results showed the Social Workers commitment to elaborate an academic and political position facing the extractive and capitalist logics that affect much of Latin America, particularly the rural and indigenous communities. The findings pointed out the need to broaden the disciplinary narratives in place, aiming to gain space in the global debate.

The Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) is an academic institution hosted by Vanderbilt University that began with the study of democratic values in Costa Rica, but today carries out surveys in much of Latin America, Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. In 2004, LAPOP established the AmericasBarometer as multi-country, regularly conducted survey of democratic values and behaviors in the Americas, and the first round included voting-age respondents from 11 countries. LAPOP collected opinions on major problems facing the country and community, threats to security, attitudes towards the country's political system, and trust in government institutions. Also measured were respondents' participation in community organizations, attitudes towards government critics, voting behavior, confidence in local government, and the prevalence of crime. Demographic information collected includes nationality, ethnicity, native language, age, gender, education level, occupation, religion, and whether the respondent lives in an urban or rural area.

This poll is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. In this poll, respondents were asked about President Ronald Reagan's performance in office and the government's handling of the economy, with a special focus on United States involvement in Latin America. Demographic information on respondents includes age, sex, race, educational level, employment status, political party affiliation, voting history, and marital status.

The Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) is an academic institution hosted by Vanderbilt University that began with the study of democratic values in Costa Rica, but today carries out surveys in much of Latin America, Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. In 2004, LAPOP established the AmericasBarometer as multi-country, regularly conducted survey of democratic values and behaviors in the Americas, and the first round included voting-age respondents from 11 countries. LAPOP collected opinions on major problems facing the country and community, threats to security, attitudes towards the country's political system, and trust in government institutions. Also measured were respondents' participation in community organizations, attitudes towards government critics, voting behavior, confidence in local government, and the prevalence of crime. Demographic information collected includes nationality, ethnicity, native language, age, gender, education level, occupation, religion, and whether the respondent lives in an urban or rural area.

Despite high rates of inequality, direct taxation in Latin America remains limited, constraining both the magnitude of fiscal redistribution and the expansion of welfare systems. This article presents a novel explanation for the persistence of this pattern in democratic settings. Drawing on the literature on inequality, fairness and fiscal policy preferences, I argue that higher levels of perceived inequality reduce support for a broad-based income tax, thereby weakening the incentives for governments to implement policies towards mass taxation. An empirical analysis based on public opinion data from 18 countries and a newly developed measure of perceived inequality provides strong support for this argument. These findings offer new insights into public finance challenges in Latin America, which depart from the conventional focus on the power of elites and advance our understanding of the viability of tax reforms across the region.

The Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) is an academic institution hosted by Vanderbilt University that began with the study of democratic values in Costa Rica, but today carries out surveys in much of Latin America, Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. In 2004, LAPOP established the AmericasBarometer as multi-country, regularly conducted survey of democratic values and behaviors in the Americas, and the first round included voting-age respondents from 11 countries. LAPOP collected opinions on major problems facing the country and community, threats to security, attitudes towards the country's political system, and trust in government institutions. Also measured were respondents' participation in community organizations, attitudes towards government critics, voting behavior, confidence in local government, and the prevalence of crime. Demographic information collected includes nationality, ethnicity, native language, age, gender, education level, occupation, religion, and whether the respondent lives in an urban or rural area.

Number of participants by group and data collection round

• Assessment of Spain's economic and personal/family situation: current, prospective and retrospective to one year.
• Most important problem in Spain.
• Comparison of their economic situation with that of the rest of the Spaniards.
• Dynamism of Spanish society.
• Comparison of their standard of living with that of their parents and with that of their children.
• Feeling proud of being Spanish.
• Degree of trust in people.
• Meanings assigned to the concept 'Democracy'.
• Preferred political regime.
• Essential characteristic of a democracy. Degree of satisfaction with the functioning of democracy in Spain. Degree of democracy in Spain.
• Importance of politicians and Parliament for the existence of democracy.
• Influence of democracy on the resolution of Spain's problems.
• Existence of freedom of expression in Spain. Groups or institutions that have more power in Spain. State power in solving the problems that our society has.
• Evaluation of the functioning of public institutions. Existence of privileges for being a sympathizer of a political party.
• Knowledge of the Spanish Constitution.
• Compliance with the Constitution.
• Political ideology scale of the interviewee.
• Politicians' interest in the issues that matter to them.
• Interest in politics.
• Assessment of the political situation in the current country and foresight to one year.
• Agreement with different views on justice, leaders and private enterprise.
• Degree of trust in different institutions and groups.
• Degree of truthfulness of the choices people express about politics.
• Latin American country that inspires more confidence.
• Degree of knowledge you have about the political and social problems of the country.
• Remembrance of vote in the March 2004 general election.
• Influence of the vote on the evolution of events.
• Degree of trust in Americans.
• Opinion on: the United States, the European Union, Japan, China and Latin America.
• Opinion on Spain's relations with: The United States, the European Union and Latin America.
• Weekly frequency with which he follows political news on television, newspaper and radio.
• Assessment of foreign leaders.
• Opinion on the respect of rights in Spain.
• Existence of gender equality in Spain.
• Associations or activities of which you are a member, donate money and participate as a volunteer.
• Frequency of participation in political activities.
• Degree of civility of the Spaniards.
• Support for a military government in certain cases. The degree to which the state enforces laws.
• Opinion on the level of taxation in Spain. Confidence that taxes are well spent by the state. Justification for tax fraud.
• Evolution of crime in the last year.
• Perception of the degree of corruption among officials.
• Degree of concern about being out of work. Feeling of protection of Spanish workers by labour legislation.
• Existence of a person in the respondent's household who has become unemployed in the last year.
• Opportunities for a Spanish child to receive an adequate education. Opportunities to find a better job than parents.
• Opinion on the evolution in the last year in Spain of: public hospitals and public schools.
• Degree of satisfaction with the healthcare and education to which you have access.
• Assessment of the state of the environment in Spain.
• Causes of social exclusion or inequality that personally affect you the most.
• Self-location on a wealth level scale.
• Adequacy of family income. Religiousness.
• Internet or email use. Main use of the internet.
• Age at which he finished his studies.
• Household equipment.
• Socio-occupational profile of the interviewee and the main person.
• Type of service (public or private) with which you mainly cover your health expenses.

During a survey carried out in June and July of 2019, approximately one third of the opinion leaders and prominent journalists surveyed in Argentina stated that unemployment and/or lack of economic growth were the most important problems in the South American country. The second most cited issue, mentioned by 28 percent of interviewees, was also connected to the economy: inflation. Considering Latin America altogether, corruption is the main problem affecting the overall region, according to local journalists and opinion leaders.

This special topic poll, conducted July 13-27, 2003, is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. The focus of this data collection was to assess the opinions and responses of people identified as being of Hispanic origin or ancestry. Respondents were asked to assess the performance of United States President George W. Bush, his administration's foreign policy, his efforts toward creating employment opportunities in the United States, and his efforts toward increasing trade and providing assistance to Mexico and Latin America. Respondents were queried on political issues such as whether they preferred federal budget cuts or federal tax cuts, whether the United States should establish diplomatic and trade relations with Cuba, whether removing Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein from power was worth the effort, and whether they approved of affirmative action measures and programs that address past discrimination. Respondents were polled for their opinions on a variety of social issues, including how Hispanics are portrayed on television news and entertainment programs, the importance of preserving cultural traditions and values, moral and economic differences between generations, working and single mothers, labor unions, the Catholic Church, the importance of a political candidate's ability to speak Spanish in choosing whether to vote for that candidate, and the likelihood of experiencing discrimination. Background variables include age, country of ancestral origin, country of birth, education, employment status, ethnicity, first language spoken, household income, labor union membership status, language(s) spoken in the home, marital status, party affiliation, political ideology, religious orientation, residential status, sex, and voter registration status.

Social Commerce Market Size and Growth: The global social commerce market has witnessed steady growth, with a market size of $3308.1 million in 2025. It is projected to expand further at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2025 to 2033, reaching an estimated value of $5369.5 million by 2033. This growth can be attributed to factors such as the increasing adoption of social media platforms, the convenience of online shopping, and the growing influence of social media influencers. Key Drivers, Trends, and Challenges: The social commerce market is driven by the seamless integration of social media and e-commerce platforms, allowing users to shop directly from their preferred social media accounts. Rising disposable incomes, particularly in emerging economies, are also contributing to market growth. Key trends include the adoption of video-based shopping and augmented reality technology, enhancing the customer shopping experience. However, challenges such as data privacy concerns, product quality assessment, and competition from traditional e-commerce platforms might hamper the market's growth. The market is segmented by type (text and pictures, video), application (virtual products, physical products), and region. North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific are prominent markets, while regions like Latin America and Africa show potential for future growth. The global social commerce platform market is expected to reach USD 4.94 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is driven by the increasing popularity of social media platforms, the growing adoption of mobile devices, and the increasing preference for online shopping.

The Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) is an academic institution hosted by Vanderbilt University that began with the study of democratic values in Costa Rica, but today carries out surveys in much of Latin America, Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. In 2004, LAPOP established the AmericasBarometer as multi-country, regularly conducted survey of democratic values and behaviors in the Americas, and the first round included voting-age respondents from 11 countries. LAPOP collected opinions on major problems facing the country and community, threats to security, attitudes towards the country's political system, and trust in government institutions. Also measured were respondents' participation in community organizations, attitudes towards government critics, voting behavior, confidence in local government, and the prevalence of crime. Demographic information collected includes nationality, ethnicity, native language, age, gender, education level, occupation, religion, and whether the respondent lives in an urban or rural area.

The Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) is an academic institution hosted by Vanderbilt University that began with the study of democratic values in Costa Rica, but today carries out surveys in much of Latin America, Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. In 2004, LAPOP established the AmericasBarometer as multi-country, regularly conducted survey of democratic values and behaviors in the Americas, and the first round included voting-age respondents from 11 countries. LAPOP collected opinions on major problems facing the country and community, threats to security, attitudes towards the country's political system, and trust in government institutions. Also measured were respondents' participation in community organizations, attitudes towards government critics, voting behavior, confidence in local government, and the prevalence of crime. Demographic information collected includes nationality, ethnicity, native language, age, gender, education level, occupation, religion, and whether the respondent lives in an urban or rural area.

Public opinion poll on: Animals; Asia; Business; China; Communications Technology; Congress; Consumer; Economics; Elections; Energy; Environment; Europe; Family; Finances; Foreign Policy; Future; Government; Groups and Organizations; Health; Ideology; India; Information; Japan; Latin America; Local; Media; Mood; Notable People; Nuclear; Participation; Political Partisanship; Presidency; Regulation; Religion; Science; Social Media; Spending; States; Taxing; Technology; Television; Transportation.