In early April 2024, a Genial/Quaest poll revealed a growing preference for opposition governors over President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in key Brazilian states. Conducted from April 4th to 7th, the poll included over 5,400 voters from São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Paraná, and Goiás, highlighting a significant shift in political sentiment. Governor Ronaldo Caiado […]
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