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📊 The findings come from CGD/LAPOP Lab surveys of Venezuelan migrants in Colombia and Peru (2024). Explore the data and methods here: www.vanderbilt.edu/lapop/raw-da...

The Future of Venezuela’s Diaspora Recent surveys of migrant communities in Colombia and Peru provide rare insights into the largest exodus in Latin American history.

Millions of Venezuelans have fled their country, facing hardship and discrimination abroad. Yet many show remarkable resilience and hope for the future.

@itsmarirodriguez.bsky.social explores what new survey data from COL and PER reveal about the Venezuelan diaspora: tinyurl.com/u47jyf4m

3️⃣ The collaboration may have ended, but its legacy endures. We’re proud of what we built together, and grateful to all the USAID and regional partners who made it possible.

2️⃣ Our partners across USAID were among the most thoughtful and dedicated collaborators we’ve ever worked with. Their efforts made an impact on millions of lives. We wish them the very best in the next chapter.

1️⃣ Through this partnership, we built the #AmericasBarometer as a vital tool for understanding democratic attitudes. Together, we:
• Collected 400K+ interviews in 30+ countries
• Innovated survey methods
• Trained 100s of local researchers
• Produced data for policy & academia

Yesterday marked the final day of USAID as we’ve known it. At the Center for Global Democracy and @LAPOP_Lab, we’re deeply grateful for more than 20 years of meaningful partnership. A short thread on what we built together 👇

AmericasBarometer Data Playground

📢 It’s here! The new Data Playground is live!

Explore #AmericasBarometer data like never before:

📊 Interactive visualizations
🌎 Cross-country comparisons
👥 Insights by age, gender & more

Try it now 👉 www.vanderbilt.edu/lapop/data-p...

#DataPlayground #AmericasBarometer

Seligson Prize

[4/4]🏆 Learn more about the Seligson Prize and see past winners here:
🔗 vanderbilt.edu/lapop/seligs...
#SeligsonPrize #LAPOPLab #PoliticalBehavior #AmericasBarometer

[3/4] Huge thanks to this year’s Seligson Prize committee:

👏 Scott Desposato
👏 Mariela Daby
👏 Paula Muñoz Chirinos

We’re grateful for their time and thoughtful evaluation of an impressive set of submissions!

[2/4] The Seligson Prize is awarded annually to the best scholarship using #AmericasBarometer data published or finalized in the prior two calendar years. The prize honors the late Mitchell Seligson, LAPOP’s founder and a pioneer in the study of public opinion.

We are excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Seligson Prize! 🎉Congratulations🎉 to Amy Erica Smith and @tboas.bsky.social for their article: “Religion, Sexuality Politics, and the Transformation of Latin American Electorates.” [1/4]

Read it in ‪@bjpols.bsky.social:
🔗cup.org/4f3Ly4F

🚨 We’re live now with the Data Playground demo! Come join us and explore the tool in action!

Join us here:

🚨 Don’t miss out! Our Data Playground demo is tomorrow at 11 am CT! Learn a powerful new way to explore #AmericasBarometer data, w/ dynamic visuals & intuitive features.

Whether you're a scholar, journalist, student, or policymaker, this tool is built for you.

🎟️ Sign up now: tinyurl.com/yvt26yhh

The new Data Playground is almost here! Get ready for interactive visuals, demographic filters, & an intuitive interface.

👀 See by signing up for our exclusive preview session here: tinyurl.com/yvt26yhh

🗓️ Demo on Tues., June 17 @ 11 am CT

🚀 Launches Wed., June 18!

#AmericasBarometer

🗓️ It’s official: we’re launching a powerful, user-friendly tool for exploring #AmericasBarometer data on Wed., June 18!

✨ Don’t miss the big day—sign up for a sneak peek: tinyurl.com/yvt26yhh

🗓️Demo on Tues., June 17 @ 11 am CT
#DataPlayground #AmericasBarometer #PublicOpinion

What can the new Data Playground do?

📈Show time trends
🌎Compare countries
👥Visualize opinions by gender, education, age, and more
💻No R, no Stata—just clicks

📅Launching soon. Stay tuned. #ComingSoon #AmericasBarometer #PublicOpinion

We’re excited to introduce a refreshed Data Playground — your go-to tool for exploring AmericasBarometer data.

📊 Interactive graphs
🌎 Cross-country comparisons
👥 Insights by age, gender & more

#AmericasBarometer #ComingSoon #DataPlayground #PublicOpinion

Just a couple of weeks (or so) left to send in your nominations!

🚨 Important update on our partnership with USAID. Read our full announcement below. ⬇️

Data Playground

Read more about this finding in our 2023 The Bahamas country report: bit.ly/4hBSJSs

Or explore the #AmericasBarometer data on our Data Playground: www.vanderbilt.edu/lapop/intera...

#ChartoftheWeek 📊According to 2023 #AmericasBarometer data, security issues are the most important problem for almost half of Bahamians. 🇧🇸

Studies by Country

¡Nuestra serie #GráficodelaSemana 📊 cambia de enfoque! Pasamos de las tendencias regionales a un análisis en profundidad de países individuales. ¡No te pierdas de estos nuevos insights y explora nuestros estudios por país aquí: bit.ly/3D2Bqew

Studies by Country

Our #ChartoftheWeek 📊 series is shifting focus! We're moving from regional trends to in-depth explorations of individual countries. Stay tuned for fresh insights, and dive into our country studies here: bit.ly/3D2Bqew

📢Calling all scholars!📢 The Seligson Prize honors top research using AmericasBarometer data. Have a publication from 2023 or 2024? Send it in!

📌 Self-nominations are welcome!
📅 Deadline: April 15, 2025

Details below! ⬇️

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📅 Workshops occur on Wednesdays at 11AM CT

🔗 Other past #WISM🌎📊: vanderbilt.edu/lapop/wism.php

Workshop on International Survey Methods: Carmen Le Foulon This presentation was delivered on March 22, 2023 by Carmen Le Foulon from Centro de Estudios Politicos, Chile. It is entitled "Mode effects: A within-subject exploration" LAPOP's Workshop on International Survey Methods is an interdisciplinary speaker series focused on survey methods with an international flair. See more information about the series at this link: https://vanderbi.lt/wism-info Sign up for the mailing list at this link: https://vanderbi.lt/wism-signup

#WISM🌎📊 #TBT💡📣

Carmen Le Foulon @carmenlef.bsky.social from Centro de Estudios Políticos en Chile examined the various challenges, biases, effects, and disparities among different survey modes. Check out the workshop recording here: bit.ly/3YdEGLT

Lee más sobre este hallazgo en nuestro informe Pulso de la Democracia 2023: bit.ly/49SgpxE

O explora los datos del #BarómetroDeLasAméricas en nuestro Data Playground: bit.ly/49wllIT

#GráficodelaSemana 📊 Las evaluaciones del desempeño económico nacional en #ALyC alcanzaron un mínimo histórico. En 2023, mayorías en toda la región consideran que la economía de su país empeoró en el último año. 📉💸

Read more about this finding in our 2023 Pulse of Democracy report: bit.ly/49Qu7kL

Or explore the #AmericasBarometer data on our Data Playground: bit.ly/49wllIT

#ChartoftheWeek 📊 Evaluations of national economic performance in #LAC reached an all-time low. In 2023, majorities across the region think their country’s economy is worsened in the previous year. 📉💸