Table 3.3

Success of Executives in Gaining Approval
of Their Legislative Initiatives


Country
Legislative Success Rate (%)
Mexico (1982-99)
96
Paraguay (1990-99)
83
Honduras (1990-96)
79
Brazil (1986-98)
72
Chile (1990-2000)
69
Venezuela (1959-88)
68
Peru (2001-2004)
65
Argentina (1983-2000)
64
Uruguay (1985-2000)
57
Colombia (1995-99)
51
Peru (1996-99)
50
Ecuador (1979-96)
42
Costa Rica (1986-98)
41

Source: Saiegh (2005).