(CPOD) Jun. 8, 2003 - Despite recent controversial measures, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is still enjoying high approval ratings in Brazil, according to a poll by Instituto Sensus. 78 per cent of respondents approve of Lula's government.

The president's popularity was expected to take a hit after his decision to raise interest rates in Brazil to 26.5 per cent, a measure that drew criticism from vice-president Jose Alencar.

Lula's presidency has been an economic success so far. Brazil's currency—the Real—hit an 11-month high this week, and initial concerns over the country's massive debt have faded away.

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