BRAZIL’S President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is riding a popularity wave with a 60% approval rating, as said by a recent genial/quest survey.
In just eight months in office, Lula has managed to win over more supporters due to a positive economic outlook in the country.
This surge in approval is particularly notable in the southern regions and among evangelical voters who historically backed his 2022 election rival, former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Lula’s approval rating has increased by four points since the last poll, while his disapproval rating dropped by five points. Lula’s initiatives, including debt negotiation programs and support for farmers, have played a role in this turnaround.
Despite a 9% unemployment rate, Brazil’s informal sector is providing some economic stability, contributing to a 4% rise in GDP during the first quarter.
Even among evangelical voters, a traditionally United Bloc, Lula’s support is on the rise.
For the first time, there are more Lula supporters with 50 percent than opponents with 46 percent within this demographic.
Lula’s efforts to broaden his parliamentary support and secure a majority in Congress, currently dominated by Bolsonaro supporters, are gaining traction.
Lula’s popularity trajectory has been marked by highs and lows, but his current approval numbers signal his adeptness at navigating Brazil’s complex political landscape.
