Midway through his third term, President Lula finds himself governing a divided nation that has grown skeptical of his promises. A Datafolha survey conducted in mid-May 2025 reveals that only 30 percent of Brazilians view his government favorably, while a majority believe he has delivered less than expected — a quiet verdict on the distance between political hope and lived reality. The numbers do not signal collapse, but they trace a slow erosion: a presidency that began with goodwill and has since watched that goodwill narrow into partisan loyalty alone.
Lula's approval rating drops to 45% as negative assessment holds at 39%
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Impacto Geopolítico
Lula's domestic approval crisis reflects governance challenges but poses limited immediate geopolitical risk; Brazil's regional influence remains intact despite internal political polarization.
Declining presidential approval weakens Lula's negotiating position domestically and potentially internationally; opposition fragmentation (Bolsonaro, Caiado, Zema camps) creates policy uncertainty. Brazil's regional leadership capacity may be constrained by internal political instability, affecting MERCOSUR coordination and South American diplomatic initiatives.
Similar to Dilma Rousseff's 2014-2015 approval collapse (13-23%), which preceded impeachment but did not immediately destabilize regional geopolitics; Brazil's institutional resilience typically insulates foreign policy from domestic approval fluctuations.
Lente Económico
Lula's approval rating at 45% with 39% negative assessment signals political instability that could constrain fiscal policy implementation and investor confidence in Brazil's economic agenda.
Low consumer confidence amid political uncertainty may reduce discretionary spending and investment decisions. The Pix monitoring crisis eroded trust in financial institutions, potentially affecting digital payment adoption and savings behavior.
Weakened political capital may hinder implementation of fiscal reforms, infrastructure projects, and monetary policy coordination. Government may face pressure to increase spending to boost approval, conflicting with inflation control objectives. Central Bank independence could face political pressure.