A new Futura/Apex poll shows that more than half of Brazilians disapprove of the Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) [1, 4].
These figures highlight a growing tension between the Brazilian judiciary and the public, reflecting a broader trend of institutional distrust within the country's democratic framework.
Reports on the data vary slightly by source. According to Jovem Pan, the disapproval rating for the STF stands at 52.3% [1], while data cited by MSN puts the figure higher at 54.3% [4]. The discrepancy suggests a range of roughly two percentage points in public sentiment across different reporting outlets.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, Jovem Pan reported that 35.9% of respondents approve of the court [2]. Additionally, 11.8% of those surveyed did not provide an opinion on the performance of the STF [3].
The dissatisfaction extends beyond the judiciary. According to the MSN report, the National Congress faces even steeper disapproval, with 60.1% of Brazilians expressing a negative view of the legislative body [5].
The poll was released earlier this week, with reports appearing on Monday and Tuesday [1, 4]. Commentator Jess Peixoto said the numbers show the scale of the disapproval facing the nation's highest legal authority [1].
“54.3% of Brazilians disapprove of the STF”
The data indicates a crisis of legitimacy for Brazil's primary institutions. When both the highest court and the national legislature face disapproval ratings exceeding 50%, it suggests a systemic disconnect between the governing class and the electorate, which can lead to increased political volatility.
