Brazil's Desenrola 2.0 and IR exemption see declining public support

A Genial/Quaest poll of 2,004 respondents conducted between 31 July and 3 August shows waning backing for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s economic measures ahead of the election. Support for the Desenrola 2.0 debt‑renegotiation program fell from 55 % in July to 47 %, while those who view it as only somewhat helpful rose to 25 % and 23 % now consider it a bad idea. Eighty‑eight percent say the program has not benefited them, and only 10 % report personal gains from debt renegotiation.

Perceptions of income growth also slipped: respondents reporting a significant rise in earnings dropped from 35 % to 26 %; 37 % saw no change (up from 33 %); and 35 % noted a modest increase (up from 31 %). The income‑tax exemption for earners up to R$ 5 000 shows a similar pattern, with the share seeing a significant boost falling to 21 % after peaking at 24 % in July, while 46 % now say it made no difference. Affordability metrics indicate 33 % feel their income kept pace with cost‑of‑living increases, 32 % see no rise, 23 % see a rise below cost‑of‑living, and 10 % see a rise above it. The Desenrola program has been extended to 31 August.