A new Ipsos-Ipec poll shows 50% of Brazilian voters disapprove of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government [1].
This data highlights a deepening polarization within the Brazilian electorate as the administration navigates its current term. The shift in public sentiment may influence the government's ability to pass legislative priorities and maintain social stability.
The survey included 2,000 voters [1] across 130 municipalities [1] nationwide. Fieldwork for the poll was conducted from June 13 to June 17, 2026 [2]. According to the results, 44% of respondents approve of the government [1], while six percent were undecided or did not answer [3].
Different metrics within the poll provide a more granular look at public perception. Some data indicates that 32% of voters rate the administration as good or very good [4]. Conversely, 38% of those surveyed view the government as bad or very bad [5], and 28% describe it as regular [5].
The discrepancy between the general approval rating and the specific "good or very good" rating suggests a segment of the population holds a neutral or cautious view of the current leadership. This middle ground remains a critical target for the administration's communication efforts.
Because the poll covers a wide geographic range of 130 municipalities [1], the results reflect a national trend rather than a regional anomaly. The findings coincide with a period of intense political scrutiny in Brazil.
“50% of Brazilian voters disapprove of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government”
The polling data reveals a government struggling to maintain a majority mandate, with disapproval now outpacing approval. The presence of a significant 'regular' rating suggests that while a core opposition exists, a sizable portion of the electorate is not yet firmly committed to either side, making this group the primary battleground for future political influence.
