A survey conducted by the polling firm Hinterlaces found that 64 percent of Venezuelans approve of President Hugo Chávez’s performance in office. The news was announced by the president of the firm, Oscar Shemel, who also said that the sectors registering the highest approval are housing, education and health.

According to these results, President Chávez’s popularity has increased by 14 points over the last 11 months.

The survey, conducted from January 15 to 22 of this year, confirms that expectations about personal and family finances have risen slightly since last year; 65 percent of the Venezuelan population believes that the economic situation will improve.

The survey showed that 59 percent of Venezuelans believe the Bolivarian Revolution has improved the country’s economic and social situation. Regarding the health of the president, 72 percent said they think he is fully recovering. Meanwhile, 51 percent of those polled agree that President Chávez should be reelected in October.

See the full survey here.

AVN / Press Office – Venezuelan Embassy to the U.S. / January 30, 2012