Brazil polls show divided approval for President Lula

Recent opinion polls in Brazil indicate a divided public sentiment regarding President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration as the 2026 presidential elections approach.

Datafolha reports show a near-tie in personal approval, with 50% of respondents disapproving and 48% approving of Lula. Regarding government management, 42% rate it as bad or terrible, while 34% consider it good or excellent, and 23% view it as regular. In a simulated second-round runoff, Lula holds 46% of the vote against 44% for Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, representing a technical tie.

Other polling institutes show varying levels of disapproval. AtlasIntel reports a 53.6% disapproval rate against 45.4% approval. Ipsos-Ipec indicates a 53% disapproval rate, noting a three-percentage-point increase since June, with 42% approving the administration. These polls reflect ongoing political tensions and economic uncertainties within the country.