Brazil voters cite violence and health as top concerns in Datafolha poll

A recent Datafolha poll reveals key concerns and political perceptions among Brazilian voters. Violence has emerged as the leading concern, cited by 20% of respondents as the primary problem attributed to the federal government. This is followed by health at 18% and the economy at 15%. The percentage of voters identifying violence as a top issue rose from 17% in July, reaching its highest level since 2023.

Regarding the state of the nation, 16% of voters do not consider Brazil a democracy. Half of the respondents (50%) believe the country is a democracy but faces significant flaws, while only 7% view it as a full democracy. These figures remain relatively stable compared to March 2024.

Political divisions are evident in the data. Among supporters of Flávio Bolsonaro, 23% believe the country is not a democracy, and only 2% see it as a full democracy. In contrast, among supporters of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 8% do not consider Brazil a democracy, while 12% view the regime as a full democracy. The poll also indicates a split in government approval, with Lula's disapproval at 50% and approval at 48%.