Due to his disastrous management, Lula da Silva's negative image skyrocketed.

Support for the authoritarian president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has plummeted significantly and is now below his disapproval level, according to a CNT/MDA survey.

This is the latest of several polls indicating a rise in negative opinions about the far-left leader, in a context where his government faces a severe economic crisis and increases the persecution of opponents.

Additionally, this study is published at a time when Brazil, the largest nation in Latin America, is heading toward the presidential elections next year, while Brazilians' concern grows over the constant rise in inflation.

The far-left leader is considering the possibility of seeking reelection. However, the political landscape remains uncertain due to concerns about his health, as he is 79 years old, and the fact that his main political opponent, the right-wing former president Jair Bolsonaro, was disqualified from holding public office and is being persecuted and censored by the socialist government.

"The government is under strong pressure," said the executive director of CNT, Bruno Batista, adding: "We know there's still a long way to go before the elections, but now the government will probably have to pay more attention to price increases, as it's what voters complain about the most".

Annual inflation in Brazil reached its highest point since late 2023 in mid-February, standing at 4.96%, along with a significant devaluation of the real. In response, Lula maintains that the overall level of inflation remains "under control", although he admitted an increase in food prices.

Other surveys also reflected a negative trend in Lula's approval as he approaches the midpoint of his third non-consecutive term. However, the far-left president downplays these results, arguing that it's still "early" for the public to form a definitive judgment on his administration.