80% of Brazilians Back Lower Criminal Age
Datafolha finds 80% of Brazilians back lowering the criminal age to 16, with 89% of Flávio and 70% of Lula voters in favour ahead of the 25 October runoff. The post 80% of Brazilians Back Lower Criminal Age appeared first on The Rio Times .
A Datafolha poll conducted on October 13-14 reveals that 80% of Brazilians support lowering the criminal age from 18 to 16. Only 18% of respondents oppose the change. The survey of 2,520 individuals found 89% support among Flávio Bolsonaro voters and 70% among Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva supporters. The result is consistent with previous polls, which showed 79% support in June.
Flávio Bolsonaro, the senator for Rio de Janeiro, has promoted the lower age as a campaign issue, while Lula has expressed support only for a 16-year limit for severe crimes. The Senate has delayed its amendment to the public security bill, which the opposition seeks to extend to a 16-year limit. This poll does not significantly shift the race between Bolsonaro and Lula, who are both viewed as close contenders for the runoff on October 25.
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