Today, Bolsonaro faces a dilemma following new polls. Brazil to lift restrictions on foreign nationals. And a new chapter of Rio’s political debacle.
Bolsonaro’s approval reaches new heights
A new poll by renowned pollster Ibope shows that 40 percent of Brazilians believe Jair Bolsonaro is doing a ‘good or great’ job as president. This was the first nationwide poll carried out in Brazil through in-person interviews since the pandemic started — which makes it more comparable to surveys from before March 2020.
Why it matters. A boost in his approval ratings certainly gives the president more political muscle — and the timing is great for him. Mr. Bolsonaro is facing a potentially embarrassing situation: the Supreme Court will decide whether or not he will be allowed to testify in writing in an investigation into his alleged illegal interference with the Federal Police.
Emergency aid. Once again, polls show how the BRL 600 emergency aid program has boosted the president’s popularity. His approval skyrocketed among poorer and less-educated voters — while stagnating among college-educated people and those who earn at least BRL 5,000 a month (USD 907).
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