<h1>Brazil's President Struggles with 24% Approval Rating Despite Economic Growth as Food Prices and Crime Concerns Rise</h1> Brazil's president faces an all-time low 24% approval rating halfway through his term, despite economic growth and decreasing unemployment. Rising food prices (up 8% from last year) and crime concerns are driving discontent, particularly among his traditional support base of lower-income voters. The government is attempting to regain popularity through measures including eliminating import taxes on food products, proposing income tax cuts for lower earners, and planning tougher penalties for phone theft. With the president's predecessor barred from running until 2030 and current approval ratings plummeting, the political landscape appears increasingly unpredictable ahead of the next election.