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3. 1 The exception is the Latino-barometer surveys directed by Marta Lagos from Chile. For some comparative data, see Basanez, Lagos, and Beltran (1996).
4. 2 The data were based on a panel survey, that is, repeated interviews with the same random, national sample before and after the July 1, 2000election.
5. 3 For the role of history, see Diamond (1994:229-234).