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About 130 million Brazilians belong to "Class C," a segment of families with monthly income of between $487 and $2,100. Between 2003 and 2010, this group voted massively for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, hoping to access a home of its own or to ensure that its children entered the university. However, in 2026, his intention to vote could change. Our correspondent, Valeria Saccone, spoke to members of this social class to learn about their electoral perspectives and priorities.
About 130 million Brazilians belong to "Class C," a segment of families with monthly income of between $487 and $2,100. Between 2003 and 2010, this group voted massively for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, hoping to access a home of its own or to ensure that its children entered the university. However, in 2026, his intention to vote could change. Our correspondent, Valeria Saccone, spoke to members of this social class to learn about their electoral perspectives and priorities.
