(Analysis) Brazil is witnessing a perplexing scenario where, despite economic improvements, President Lula’s administration is experiencing a dip in public approval ratings. Political analysts are baffled by this paradox, with surveys across the board—from Genial to Quaest, Atlas, and Ipec—showing a noticeable decline in Lula’s popularity. The decline in support, notably among Lula’s former strongholds […]
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