US Election Global Survey 2012_10_05

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Mexicans recently had an election of their own. Now they're wondering how well Washington's next boss with jibe with theirs.

'Our own national elections do not have an impact on Afghanistan, why should an election in America?'

In South America's economic powerhouse, respondents say the US must fix its economy.

The Canadians we spoke to are overwhelmingly pro-Obama and concerned about their neighbors' health care.

'[Obama] is like a dog, running around biting peaceful people for no reason.'

Most Cubans want to re-elect Obama to lift the trade embargo, but some think he's a communist.

'I maybe prefer that he not bomb Syria. Or Iran.'

With the Hong Kong dollar pegged to the US dollar, locals want an American president who keeps a close eye on the money.

'Where we are currently, I think we need someone to take care of general people more than big business.'

'I don't know Romney, but I wouldn't vote for Obama. Because my feeling is that he is anti-Israel.'

Kyle Kim

GlobalPost