Following the protests that shook Brazil in June, Rousseff has requested Congress to conduct a non-binding national vote, or plebiscite, to determine what changes Brazilians desire. She has outlined various areas, such as campaign finance reform and a potential switch from proportional representation to district voting, that she hopes will be addressed. Recent polls have shown a significant drop in Rousseff's approval ratings, indicating that the ongoing protests in Brazil could pose a serious challenge to her re-election bid next year. The protests, which drew over 1 million people at their peak, were fueled by discontent with inadequate public services, high living costs, and the excessive spending on the 2014 World Cup. The demonstrations have made it clear that Brazilians are seeking a more effective and transparent government, free from corruption. While the protests targeted politicians of all affiliations, Rousseff's popularity has suffered, prompting her to advocate for a plebiscite to engage the public in decision-making. She emphasized the importance of increased citizen participation and consultation in shaping the country's future, proposing additional topics for the plebiscite such as eliminating unelected substitutes for senators. In Brazil, every member of Congress has substitutes who can take over their seat if they resign, such as to join the Cabinet. President Rousseff is also pushing for the public to have a say in the rules that allow lawmakers to be elected with votes from other party supporters. A recent poll showed that 81% of Brazilians support the protests for change, with 68% in favor of a plebiscite. However, Rousseff's opponents believe the plebiscite is a tactic to divert attention from the country's real issues, such as lack of investment in infrastructure and public services, and to gain support before the upcoming election. Senator Alvaro Dias, leader of the main opposition party, argues that most of Rousseff's reform ideas are already being addressed in current congressional bills, making a rushed plebiscite an unnecessary expense. He believes the focus should be on more pressing matters that affect the people. The possibility of a fiasco looms with the plebiscite, as Rousseff's main ally, the PMDB party, is hesitant and prefers reforms to be discussed in Congress. Political analyst Andre Cesar warns that the vote may not happen or could lead to unexpected consequences, such as Congress debating the end of presidential re-elections. Despite still holding an approval rating of just above 50 percent, Rousseff faces a more competitive race in the upcoming October 2014 election. Some analysts doubt that the plebiscite is the best way for Rousseff to regain support. According to them, Rousseff should concentrate on reducing inflation and revitalizing Brazil's economy, which has been stagnant for the past two years. Although smaller protests are still ongoing in Brazil, the main catalyst for the large demonstrations has ended with the conclusion of the Confederations Cup. However, other challenges remain, including plans by some of Brazil's major labor unions to organize marches on July 11 to advocate for their demands, such as a shorter work week.