Lula approval slides: 42% negative vs 33% positive in Quaest poll

A Quaest poll shows 42% of Brazilians rate Lula's government as negative, versus 33% positive and 23% regular, marking a net negative approval balance. This reflects a continued erosion of support from earlier in his term, though the margin is within typical polling variance. The shift matters as it could weaken Lula's political capital ahead of the 2026 election cycle and influence market perceptions of fiscal policy stability.