Half of Brazilians See Risk of Foreign Interference in Elections, Datafolha Poll Finds

A significant portion of Brazilians, exactly half according to a new Datafolha poll, believe there is a risk of foreign interference in the upcoming elections. The survey, released on Sunday, June 23, indicates a divided public opinion on the matter.

While 50% of Brazilians expressed concern about potential foreign meddling, a notable 32% stated they do not see any issues with such interference. An additional 18% of respondents indicated they believe the opposite, suggesting a complex and nuanced public perception regarding external influence on the electoral process.

The poll, commissioned by Folha de S. Paulo and Globo, was conducted between Tuesday, June 18, and Thursday, June 20, with 2,058 Brazilian voters surveyed. It carries a maximum margin of error of two percentage points and a 95% confidence level. The remaining 8% of participants either did not respond or were unsure how to answer.

This finding comes amid recent tensions between Brazil and the United States. The U.S. government has imposed tariffs on Brazil, and the Trump administration has reportedly considered sanctions against a Brazilian Supreme Court minister. The Brazilian government has previously stated that there is an "unwarranted interest in interfering in the next presidential election."