Brazil

In an historic victory for the working class — one that will have a political impact on the upcoming national election — Brazil’s chamber of deputies voted to end the odious “6x1” work week, writes Israel Dutra.

The conviction of veteran labor organizer Zé Maria signals a new phase in the legal weaponization of antisemitism, one aimed at disciplining militant currents in the labor movement, writes Blanca Missé.

Jonathan Strauss & Clive Tillman — The first International Anti-Fascist Conference for the Sovereignty of Peoples, held in Porto Alegre, was an important step forward in organising the struggle against the far right across the Americas and internationally.

Eric Toussaint — The Porto Alegre anti-fascist and anti-imperialist conference marked a significant moment of internationalist renewal in a global context characterised by the far right’s rise and the proliferation of conflicts.

Manuel Rodriguez Banchs, Penelope Duggan, Israel Dutra, Antoine Larrache, João Machado, Reymund de Silva and Eric Toussaint reflect on the 1st Anti-Fascist Conference for the Sovereignty of Peoples. Plus statements from Fourth International and European Network for Solidarity with Ukraine.

Israel Dutra — Porto Alegre was once again at the forefront of the international struggle, hosting thousands of people from over 40 countries to discuss anti-fascist and anti-imperialist struggles.

Thousands of activists from more than forty countries gathered in Porto Alegre to advance organization for the struggle against fascism, the far right, and imperialism.

Over 230 prominent individuals from across all continents have signed an international appeal calling for intensified anti-fascist and anti-imperialist action and supporting the International Antifascist and Anti-imperialist Conference to be held in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

A public forum featuring British socialist Zarah Sultana, UK-based author Joseph Choonara, Brazilian socialist Vivi Reis, and Dr Daniel Chavez.

The Second Meeting of the International Committee projected the 2026 Antifascist Conference as a strategic space for unity, solidarity, and struggle against fascism and imperialism.

The virtual meeting, led by the Brazilian committee from the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, brought together more than 80 comrades from different parts of the world.

Statement from the Second Ecosocialist Meeting, held in Belém, Brazil, November 2025.