This month marks five years since the tragic political assassination of Rio Councilwomen and human rights activist Marielle Franco in Brazil.
Tag: Brazil
After four years of Bolsonaro’s aggressive agenda, education is a key battleground for President Lula in Brazil
With the re-election of the Lula in Brazil, Logan Williams examine a cornerstone of Lula’s progressive policy - reform to the Brazilian education system after Bolsonaro's neoliberal project.
The far-right attack on Brazil’s democratic institutions was a warning sign – international solidarity with Lula is crucial
After the disturbing far-right attack on Brazil's democratic institutions, the Brazil Solidarity Initiative calls for international condemnation of the attack and solidarity with President Lula.
Lula’s robust reassertion of democracy, social progress and the rule of law in Brazil
An in-depth look at the far-right attack on Brazilian democracy, the involvement of Bolsonaro's allies, and President Lula da Silva's swift response.
Latin America’s Left On the March – Solidarity Needed Against Far-Right Threats
A wave of left victories has brought progressive leaders to power across Latin America, but they still face deep challenges and undemocratic threats from the far-right.
Crowds rally outside embassies to reject Brazil far-right coup attempt
Crowds rallied around the Brazilian embassy in London to show their solidarity with the Lula government and condemn the coup attempts of Bolsonaro supporters
Latin American leaders and international progressives show solidarity with President Lula after far-right attack on democratic institutions in Brazil
"Our solidarity with the Brazilian people and with President Lula” - Latin American leaders and progressives internationally show solidarity with Lula after the far-right attack on Brazil's democratic institutions.
ITUC condemns extreme right attack in Brazil
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) condemns the attacks by neo-fascist mobs on Brazil's Congress, Presidential offices and Supreme Court.
Lula’s return a turning point for environmental protection in Brazil #COP27
Brazil's President-elect Lula recently received a "rockstar's welcome" at #COP27. Dr Marcelo Lima shows why his presidency presents a turning point for Brazil's fight against the climate crisis.
Join us to celebrate Lula’s Victory of Hope over Bolsonaro’s Hate – Brazil Solidarity Initiative
"Take inspiration from Lula’s victory over far-right hate, from the mass movements who mobilised against Bolsonaro, and from Lula himself – fighting from a prison cell to the presidential office."