President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government approval remains stable according to a Datafolha poll released Friday, July 24 [1].
The results indicate the Brazilian public's perception of the administration has not shifted significantly following the announcement of new U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump [3].
Data from the nationwide survey show that 38% of respondents rate the government as "ruim ou péssimo," which translates to bad or terrible [1]. Conversely, 32% of those surveyed rate the administration as "bom ou ótimo," or good or great [1].
In terms of broader sentiment, the overall approval rating stands at 49% [3]. This is closely mirrored by a disapproval rating of 48% [3]. The poll carries a margin of error of two percentage points [6].
The stability of these numbers suggests that the economic pressure from the U.S. trade policies has not yet triggered a widespread shift in voter sentiment. The narrow gap between approval and disapproval reflects a deeply divided electorate as the government navigates international trade tensions.
Because the figures remain steady, the administration appears to have maintained its core support base despite the external economic shocks. The poll provides a snapshot of the political climate in Brazil during a period of heightened diplomatic and financial friction with the United States.
“Overall approval stands at 49% versus 48% disapproval”
The statistical deadlock between approval and disapproval indicates that President Lula is operating with a precarious mandate. While the government has weathered the immediate political fallout of the U.S. tariffs, the high percentage of voters viewing the administration negatively suggests that any further economic instability could easily tip the balance toward majority disapproval.
