The latest poll shows a slight decline in Lula’s disapproval rating, the União Progressista merger party should be formalized today, and Lula is expected to meet with union leaders today, ahead of the Labor Day holiday on May 1

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 29 Apr 2025 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The latest Latam Pulse Brazil/AtlasIntel poll, released yesterday, April 28, shows a slight decline in President Lula’s (PT) disapproval rating. Although disapproval remains higher than approval, the negative rating fell from 53.6% to 50.1%. Today, União Brasil (UB) President Antônio Rueda and Progressista Party (PP) President Senator Ciro Nogueira (PI) will formalize a political federation between their parties, to be called União Progressista (UP). The federation will debut with significant strength. Amid these tensions, President Lula will meet with union leaders today, in advance of the May 1 Labor Day holiday. Labor organizations are expected to present a list of demands during the meeting.

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