Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro’s popularity fell to the lowest level since assuming office after an ally said he turned a blind eye to an alleged kickback scheme in the purchase of coronavirus vaccines.
Bolsonaro is approved by 34% of the population, down from 44% in February, according to an MDA poll published on Monday by the National Transport Confederation. Meanwhile, rejection rates for the president and his government hit all-time highs of 63% and 48%, respectively.
According to the poll, 40% of those interviewed said they would prefer Lula to win next year’s election, compared to 25% who want Bolsonaro as head of state for another term. About 30% would like to see someone who’s not the former president nor the incumbent winning, but so far no candidate able to consolidate that support has emerged.
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