Brasília, January 28, 2003 (Agência Brasil - ABr) - The most recent survey conducted by the National Transport Confederation (CNT), indicates that 78% of the people interviewed have good expectations for Lula's administration. According to Clésio Andrade, president of the CNT, ex-President Fernando Henrique Cardoso never received such a high rating.

The survey also demonstrates that more than 70% of Brazilians believe that life will get better over the next 18 months. For Clésio Andrade, this reveals that the population's index of satisfaction rose, and the time period demonstrates that Brazilians understand the difficulties that President Lula's administration is going to face. (DAS)