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Trump’s return will boost the far right in Brazil

Matthew Willgress for The Morning Star The return of Donald Trump to the US presidency raises the spectre of him renewing his interventions and “regime change” efforts in neighbouring Latin America, alongside giving a massive boost to the region’s significant far-right forces. On the latter point, one place where this will be of particular concern … Continue reading Trump’s return will boost the far right in Brazil

Could Trump’s return boost the far-right in Brazil?

Tim Young writes on the challenges facing the Lula government domestically and internationally. President Lula of Brazil is making a good recovery from the head injury that put him in hospital last October. But as he begins the second half of his four-year presidency, what are the challenges that faces in implementing his manifesto commitments … Continue reading Could Trump’s return boost the far-right in Brazil?

Lula signs new renewable energy law for offshore wind

From the Brazil Official Website President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Bill of Law No. 576 of 2021, which defines the potential for offshore energy generation. This renewable energy is harnessed through wind turbines installed on fixed or floating platforms anchored in the seabed. Offshore energy generation is regarded as a clean energy source … Continue reading Lula signs new renewable energy law for offshore wind

Brazil: 8.7 Million People Lifted Out of Poverty in 2023

From Brazil’s official Website From 2022 to 2023, the percentage of Brazil’s population with a per capita household income below the poverty line set by the World Bank dropped from 31.6% to 27.4%. This is the lowest level since 2012. In numerical terms, the population in poverty fell from 67.7 million to 59 million. In … Continue reading Brazil: 8.7 Million People Lifted Out of Poverty in 2023

Massive Palestinian flag unfurled on Brazil´s Copacabana Beach

By Eman Abusidu EmAbusidu for Middle East Monitor A group of protesters unfurled a massive Palestinian flag on the iconic Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, drawing attention to the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip and making a symbolic gesture of solidarity with Palestinians. The initiative, organized by a Rio de Janeiro-based NGO, … Continue reading Massive Palestinian flag unfurled on Brazil´s Copacabana Beach

Nathália Urban Presente!

We reproduce below a Tribute from Brasilwire to our longstanding friend and comrade Nathália Urban. You will be missed Nathália. Nathália Urban Journalist, Revolutionary. 1987-2024. We are devastated at the passing of our beloved friend and contributing editor Nathália Urban. Nathália was a guerreira who fought fearlessly to let the truth be known through Brazil’s … Continue reading Nathália Urban Presente!

FACTSHEET: A year of progress! Celebrating one year of Lula’s Presidency.

Brazil’s Flood of Austerity and Climate Catastrophe – Vijay Prashad

By Vijay Prashad Greetings from the desk of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. From 28 April, heavy rains, strong winds, and widespread flooding have lashed the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, killing over 160 people and impacting 2.3 million. The waters rose and rose again, rushing through houses and fields, erasing not only … Continue reading Brazil’s Flood of Austerity and Climate Catastrophe – Vijay Prashad

The disturbing rise of violence against women and children under Bolsonaro – Brazil Matters

By Annaís Berlim, Brazil Matters The 2023 Annual Report of the Brazilian Public Security Forum, published at the end of July, included, in addition to all the public security issues covered in the report, the frightening data on violence against women and girls in 2022, Bolsonaro’s last year in office.  The data published in this report … Continue reading The disturbing rise of violence against women and children under Bolsonaro – Brazil Matters

The economic and environmental achievements of Lula’s Government are cause for celebration

By Julia Felmanas, PT Londres Lula came into government, after four years of Bolsonaro, with huge devastation of the Amazon forest and one of the highest deaths rates due to covid, there was almost euphoria over his victory in Brazil and abroad. Lula won the election by the smallest of margins – 50.9%. The election aftermath … Continue reading The economic and environmental achievements of Lula’s Government are cause for celebration