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Genial/Quaest survey reveals stable approval ratings for Lula at 52%, while the rise in the dollar worries 72% of the population. Fiscal measures divide opinions, but income tax exemptions of up to R$5 receive massive support. The Northeast remains a loyal base, while the Southeast registers greater resistance to the government.
In the second year of his third term, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is a name that continues to divide opinions.
Despite advances and popular measures, such as the exemption from Income Tax for incomes up to R$5, a recent survey revealed data that exposes the various layers of approval and criticism of the current government.
General approval
According to Genial/Quaest research, held between the 4th and 9th of this month of December, Lula is approved by 52% of the population and disapproved by 47%.
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This result, which remained stable in relation to the October survey, indicates that Brazilian society is divided regarding the president's management.
8.598 people were interviewed in all regions of the country, which gives the survey a margin of error of 1 percentage point, either way, with a confidence level of 95%.
In the general assessment, the data also reveal a balance: 33% classify the government as positive, 31% as negative and 34% as average.
Compared to Lula's first two terms, the current popularity is at its lowest: in 2004, the government had a 41% positive rating, while in 2008, it reached an impressive 73%.
Regions and profiles that support Lula
The Northeast continues to be the president's biggest stronghold of support. In this region, 67% of those interviewed approve of Lula.
Popularity is also significant among people with an income of up to two minimum wages (63%), among black voters (59%) and among those over 65 (57%).
These data suggest that the government has greater appeal among groups that traditionally face greater socioeconomic vulnerability, highlighting the impact of policies aimed at social inclusion and income distribution.
Where Lula faces the greatest resistance
On the other hand, disapproval of Lula government It is more evident among Brazilians with an income above five minimum wages (59%), evangelicals (56%) and residents of the Southeast (55%).
This resistance was also evident in specific states, such as São Paulo, where disapproval rose from 48% to 55%, while approval fell from 50% to 43% since April of this year.
Regional impact
There were also considerable drops in Pernambuco, with approval falling from 73% to 65%, and in Goiás, where disapproval of the president registered a significant increase.
These data indicate that although the region Northeast maintain massive support, there are nuances within states that point to growing polarization.
Economy and popular perception
Another crucial aspect of the research is the concern about the rise of the dollar and its impact on the cost of living.
For 72% of those interviewed, the rise in the US currency will affect food and fuel prices.
This feeling is uniform across all income brackets, reflecting widespread anxiety about the direction of the economy.
Still, there is room for optimism. Regarding employment, 43% of respondents believe that it is easier to get a job today than it was a year ago, a jump from the 26% recorded in October.
For 51%, the economic situation should improve in the next 12 months.
government measures
Among the most popular measures is the fiscal package announced by Finance Minister Fernando Haddad.
The Income Tax exemption for incomes up to R$5 was approved by 75% of those interviewed.
This support is significant in all groups analyzed, including Jair Bolsonaro voters and undecided voters.
However, only 38% of respondents were aware of the spending adjustment part of the package prior to the survey.
Among those who were aware, 68% believe that the measures will not be enough to resolve the government's fiscal problems.
With an approval rating that balances ups and downs and a challenging economic scenario, can the Lula government still regain the trust of Brazilians? How do you assess the impact of the fiscal measures on your daily life?
Why isn't there research into the Central Bank's sabotage of the country's economy?
Why isn't there research into the behavior of the National Congress?
Why does the Lula government have to be shamelessly blackmailed and harassed?
Is it precisely so that it appears in searches?
This is a fallacy. The current president is destroying the country's economy and all those who voted for him are feeling the pain in their pockets and, along with that, comes regret. Everything that refers to the current president is a shameful failure: Brazilians have simply turned their backs on him. This information is false and has no basis in reality.