Lula’s Approval Hits 20-Month High Before 2026 Presidential Race

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazil’s president — Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazil’s presidentPhotographer: Ton Molina/Bloomberg

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By Beatriz Reis

September 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM UTC

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Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s approval climbed to the highest level since January 2024, according to a poll published just days after his predecessor and rival was sentenced for plotting a coup.