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		<title>Poll Shows Colombians Ending 2016 with More Optimism</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jared Wade]]></dc:creator>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the last Gallup poll of the year, more Colombians reported seeing a glass half full....]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4><em>In the last Gallup poll of the year, more Colombians reported seeing a glass half full.</em></h4>
<p>The majority of Colombians continue to report that things are getting worse, not better, in their country. But some have changed their outlook, with 27% of those surveyed by <a href="https://www.gallup.com/" target="_blank">Gallup</a> in a December poll saying that things are improving, up from just 20% in October. Only 58% now say things are getting worse, down from two-thirds (66%) in October.</p>
<p>Colombians list the <a href="https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/resultados-de-la-encuesta-de-gallup-diciembre-de-2016-JY5625821" target="_blank">principal problems</a> facing the nation as corruption, the economy, and security and public order. Corruption, which was listed by 22% of people as one of the country’s biggest issues, is seen to be getting worse. While 80% said it was getting worse in October, that percentage increased to 83% in December.</p>
<p>The economic outlook has improved somewhat, however, with 19% of respondents now saying it is improving compared to just 14% in October. This mimics the small increase in optimism for the job market, with 22% now saying that it is improving. Only 17% thought employment was getting better in October.</p>
<p>Still, the overwhelming consensus view believes that the cost of living is too high in Colombia. Nearly nine of out 10 people (89%) thought the cost of living was getting worse in October. That has fallen slightly, but 85% continue to feel that the situation is worsening.</p>
<p>On the international front, Colombians are generally happy with their country&#8217;s foreign relations. Almost two-thirds (64%) believe the nation&#8217;s international relations with the world are improving, although the change of leadership of its main ally could threaten that perspective.</p>
<p>Colombians adore Barack Obama, giving him an 87% approval rating. By comparison, the incoming U.S. head of state, President-elect <a href="https://www.financecolombia.com/colombian-peso-plummets-wake-donald-trump-election/">Donald Trump</a>, is viewed unfavorably by 68% of respondents.</p>
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