Confidence in Brazilian President Lula reaches decade high

Ipec’s recent survey, released on July 18, 2023, reveals that trust in the current Brazilian president has risen to 50 points, the highest level since 2012.

This score surpasses the last notable rating of over 50 points, attained by Dilma Rousseff (PT, left) eleven years ago.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT, left) holds the record with 69 points in 2010. The survey details various demographics, including regional and religious groupings.

Despite the rise, the president’s position still ranks 17th out of 20 in terms of public trust in institutions.

Michel Temer holds the lowest rating in history, at 13 points, during his presidency after Rousseff’s impeachment.

The scores fluctuated under Jair Bolsonaro (PL, right) and decreased in 2021 and 2022.

The survey also analyzes trust in the federal government, which reached 52 points in 2023, a peak not seen since 2012.

The current government garners more trust from women, class D/E, and Northeast citizens, as well as youths.

A significant trust disparity is evident between classes A/B and D/E, with a difference of 13 points.

The lowest levels of trust measured by the survey were for political parties (34 points), followed by National Congress (40), and trade unions (48).

Conversely, Brazilians place the most trust in the Fire Department (87 points), Federal Police, and churches (both 70 points).