Adriana Franzin
Reporter Agência Brasil

Brasília – Speaking to the press yesterday in Guatemala, where he was attending a regional summit, president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared that he is not concerned about the recent drop in his popularity ratings. The most recent CNT/Sensus survey showed a 9.9% fall in the president's popularity since a prior poll in August.

The National Transportation Confederation survey also found a drop from 40.3% to 35.8% in those who said the government's performance was positive.

"The survey does not reflect what the government can do. We are calm. The government is doing what it has to do. We are going to come out of this stronger than ever. This does not bother me," declared Lula.

Translator: Allen Bennett