Polarization
First 2026 poll reinforces polarization in presidential elections
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A poll released early in 2026 shows President Lula leading in electoral scenarios, with Tarcísio de Freitas as the only opponent tying in the second round. The survey highlights the persistence of polarization between Lula and bolsonarismo, with no clear space for a third way. Analysts note that the election will be decided by rejections, amid challenges like incumbent fatigue and effects of judicial convictions.
The Defensoría del Pueblo warns of social conflict risks in 12 departments, including Huila, due to political polarization ahead of the March 8, 2026, congressional elections. Analysts attribute tensions to divisions between left and right, worsened by insecurity. Senate candidate María Lucía Villalba urges Huilenses to vote to retain direct Senate representation.
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The growing polarization in the French National Assembly contrasts with the relative calm observed in society, according to political scientists. A recent study reveals a 'parliamentary fever' marked by emotional rhetoric since 2017. Researchers question the mechanisms of universal suffrage that distort the image of the people.