From The Rio Times · Andrés Morales · · 1m 30s
80% of Brazilians Back Lower Criminal Age
Brazil's poll shows 80% support lowering criminal age from 18 to 16 ahead of October 25 runoff.
In brief
Brazil's poll shows 80% support lowering criminal age from 18 to 16 ahead of October 25 runoff. 80% of Brazilians support reducing criminal responsibility age from 18 to 16 in Brazil's 2026 election runoff. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Poll Results
Datafolha survey of 2,520 Brazilians on 13 and 14 October found 80% support lowering criminal age from 18 to 16.
Voter Support Split
89% of Flávio Bolsonaro voters support the change versus 70% of Lula voters.
Stable Support
Support remained at 79% in June before rising to 80% in October with a 2-point margin of error.
Runoff Context
Brazil's presidential runoff occurs on Sunday 25 October between President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
Prediction Markets
Polymarket shows Flávio Bolsonaro with 76.8% chance of winning the runoff versus Lula's 23.5%.
Senate Delay
The Senate has delayed its public security amendment which the opposition wants to extend with the age cut.
Lula's Position
Lula supports lowering the age only for heinous crimes while Flávio wants it for all crimes.
Why It Matters
The issue divides Lula's Workers' Party and affects public safety promises for both candidates.
US Impact
The poll shows which security promises likely survive whichever candidate wins the runoff.
What's Next
The Senate may vote on the amendment before the October 25 runoff election.
The bottom line
80% of Brazilians support reducing criminal responsibility age from 18 to 16 in Brazil's 2026 election runoff.
