Lula’s Approval Drops as He Struggles to Bridge Brazil Divide
- Positive views of Lula government fell to 36% from 40% before
- Leftist losing ground with Bolsonaro backers, Quaest finds
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
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President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s popularity is waning three months into his term as the leftist leader struggles to navigate a deeply divided Brazil.
The share of Brazilians who hold a positive view of Lula’s government fell to 36% in April, a four-point decline from February, according to a Quaest poll released Wednesday. The share that saw it negatively rose to 29% from 20% before.