Brazil President Lula Starts Second Year With Popularity on the Rise, Poll Shows
- Approval rating hits 52% in Jan. from 50% before, Atlas says
- President’s popularity lifted by strength of Brazil’s economy
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
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President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva kicked off his second year in office with more than half of Brazilians approving of his work after the economy outperformed expectations, a new poll shows.
Lula’s approval rating rose to 52% in January from 50% in November, according to survey released on Tuesday by AtlasIntel. His disapproval rating dropped to 43% from 47% previously.