"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.
Tag: Latin America
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.
Solidarity needed as Bolivia’s anti-democratic, separatist right-wing violently confronts MAS government
“Bolivia’s Movement for Socialism government is being confronted on the streets of Santa Cruz by violent right-wing opposition-led violence reminiscent of the coup that deposed elected president Evo Morales in October 2019.”
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."
Lula leads the first round of the Brazilian Presidential election – but fears grow of Bolsonaro power-grab
"After the first round of the Brazilian election, Lula da Silva leads with 48.5% of the vote equating to over 57 million votes. This is the second best PT first round performance in history and gives Lula a strong lead going into the second round on October 30th."
Strong support for Brazil’s Lula shown at Labour Party Conference
During Labour Party conference, over a hundred activists joined speakers from across Latin America to express solidarity with the region's left movements.
Cuba: End the Blockade
"Despite Biden’s campaign promises the blockade remains in place, and recent announcements to reverse some of Trump’s policies have yet to be implemented."
Bolivia’s social progress shows a better way is possible
"Across Latin America, the left is leading the fight to protect and maintain the social progress made during the first ‘pink tide’. One of the clearest examples of this can be found in contemporary Bolivia."
Labour and Latin American Sovereignty – Dr Francisco Dominguez
The left has elected presidents in Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Honduras, Peru, Chile, and now in Colombia, but... is still subjected to hostile acts of aggression by the US and its Atlantic accomplices, including the UK.