President Lula’s approval rating drops from 41% to 37% in five months
A new survey conducted by Ipec (formerly Ibope), released on June 9, 2023, reveals that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s (PT) approval rating decreased from 41% to 37% during the first five months of his administration.
Concurrently, disapproval of the president increased from 24% to 28%.
The poll indicates that 53% of Brazilians endorse Lula’s presidency, while 40% are in opposition.
Another 7% were unable to respond. Ipec conducted face-to-face interviews with 2,000 Brazilians aged 16 and over from June 1 to June 5 in 127 Brazilian municipalities.
The margin of error for the poll is plus or minus 2 percentage points, with a 95% confidence level.
DIP IN SUPPORT AMONG THE NORTHEAST AND POORER DEMOGRAPHICS
The survey further indicates a drop in government approval in the Northeast region, Lula’s principal electoral stronghold, from 55% to 45% during this period.
Additionally, over these five months, disapproval has grown among the country’s poorest population (those living on up to one minimum wage per month).
In April, 53% of this demographic group approved of Lula; now, this figure stands at 43%.
Contrarily, among the wealthier citizens (those earning more than five minimum wages), approval has risen from 30% to 36% by the end of the first half-year.
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