Lula's Approval Rating Rebounds to 50% in September 2025

Lula's government sees a rise in approval ratings to 50%, reflecting a shift in public perception.

    Key details

  • • Lula's approval rating rises to 50% according to Ipespe polls.
  • • Public perception of news related to Lula's government has improved.
  • • The government is focusing on economic recovery and social investment.
  • • Support for Lula's administration indicates a favorable change in public sentiment.

Recent polling data from Ipespe shows a significant turnaround in public perception of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration. As of September 2025, Lula's approval rating has risen to 50%, marking an improvement from earlier months when it was in negative territory, indicating a growing satisfaction among Brazilians with his government, according to a report by CNN Brasil.

The survey indicates that the perception of news related to the Lula administration has also become more favorable. Polling data reveals that confidence in both Lula's presidency and the dissemination of related information has improved markedly, suggesting that previous criticisms may have started to fade in the public eye.

The change in approval rating reflects growing support amid ongoing government initiatives aimed at economic recovery and social investment, as Lula navigates Brazil's challenging political landscape. His administration is witnessing a gradual recovery as citizens respond positively to recent policies and management approaches.

The shift in perception is highlighted by the 50% approval rate, a significant psychological victory for Lula, positioning his administration in a stronger legislative and social standing. Analysts note that maintaining this momentum will be critical as Brazil heads into the next phase of governance and policy implementation.