A recent survey by PoderData found that 39% of Brazilians think corruption has risen since President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took office.
This study, done from January 27 to 29, 2024, reflects over a year of his leadership.
It shows the public’s concern. Only 30% feel corruption has dropped. Nineteen percent see no change.
Eleven percent are unsure. This is PoderData’s first time asking this question. Lula criticized Operation Car Wash at an event.
This operation exposed corruption in Petrobras, involving Lula’s party. He also mentioned a supposed plot against Petrobras by U.S. officials.
These comments brought back discussions on government overreach and corruption scandals linked to him and his allies.
The survey also found mixed feelings about privatizing state companies.
The gap between those for and against it is now narrow.
In January 2023, 11% more people opposed privatization than supported it.
Now, the difference is just 1%.
PoderData conducted 2,500 interviews across Brazil.
They called both cell phones and landlines. The margin of error is two points.
The survey aimed to mirror the population’s diversity in gender, age, income, education, and location.
The results show a pattern. Younger, educated, and wealthier people think corruption has grown.
Older, less educated, and poorer respondents believe it has decreased.
However, these views reflect the country’s divisions.
In the 2022 election, Lula and Bolsonaro’s supporters were divided.
Sixty-five percent of Bolsonaro’s voters see more corruption. Forty-eight percent of Lula’s supporters see less.
This survey sheds light on Brazilians’ views on corruption and privatization.
It shows how political affiliations influence perceptions.
In short, It also emphasizes the importance of addressing corruption and managing state enterprises.