According to the Ipsos-Ipec survey published on November 11, the Brazilian government under President Lula da Silva faces significant criticism, particularly in its handling of public spending and inflation control. The survey reveals that 51% of respondents perceive the government's approach to budget management as bad or terrible, while 50% rate its inflation combat efforts similarly negatively. These statistics highlight a growing concern among the Brazilian populace regarding the administration's economic policies, consistent with rising living costs that have affected many citizens across the country.

In the realm of public safety, which remains a top priority for many Brazilians, 49% describe Lula's management as poor or dreadful, with only 25% giving it a positive assessment. Notably, 23% of participants rated the safety management as regular. This grim perception reflects the ongoing challenges Brazil faces in terms of violence and crime, further stressing the government's need to address public safety effectively. The survey indicates that negative evaluations of the government exceed positive ones across all nine assessed areas, underlining a significant disconnect between the administration's policies and public satisfaction.

Despite the low ratings in various crucial sectors, the administration received its highest evaluations in education and poverty alleviation, with positive ratings of 36% and 35%, respectively. However, even in education, where the government has historically performed better, negative evaluations have recently regained a numerical majority. This suggests that while some progress in education and poverty initiatives has been acknowledged, persistent challenges continue to overshadow the administration's overall performance. The survey was conducted with 2,000 individuals, reflecting a broad spectrum of Brazilian opinion on these pressing issues.