Ipec survey revealed that 57% of Brazilians would like to have a third way in the elections, and part fears that the country will become communist.| Photo: Joedson Alves/EFE

A poll published this weekend by the Ipec institute shows that 57% of Brazilians would like to have a third way candidate to avoid political polarization. The survey heard two thousand people, in person, between the 2nd and 6th of March, with a margin of error of 2 percentage points for more or less and a confidence level of 95% (see full text).

According to the survey, 39% fully affirm the desire for a third way in elections, while 18% partially agree. Those who do not see the need for an alternative candidate add up to 27%.

The survey also revealed that 44% of respondents fear that Brazil will become communist under the current administration, against 48% of those who disagree with this possibility.

Young people aged 25 to 34 are the most concerned about a change in the government regime in the country, accounting for 47% of respondents. And also the residents of the Southeast region, with 48% among those who fear the most.