Bolsonaro

Michael Löwy

Brazil: Lula and the race for a turnaround

Michael Löwy warns that democracy is at risk in Brazil and that, despite his contradictions, Lula is the only option to stop the “suicide train” of fascism.
On the campaign trail with PSOL's Sâmia Bomfim. | Photo by Rebeca Meyer, ASCOM Sâmia Bomfim

Showdown in Brazil

Brazil’s presidential election this year pits the far right against a broad coalition led by Lula and including the Workers Party and PSOL, the party of the socialist left. Pedro Fuentes and Peter B look at what to expect.
Brazil left rally

Brazil: We must confront Bolsonaro’s supporters in the streets and at the polls

The Socialist Left Movement argue there is no middle ground in Brazil’s elections: either Lula wins or Brazil has its worst government ever, creating a dangerous situation.
Shield of the Americas

The dark shadow spreading across Latin America

Trump and the global far right have made serious progress in Latin America. The next big battle against this neofascist wave has already begun in Brazil, writes Ana Cristina Carvalhaes.
Burning US flag in Brazil protest

Brazil: A major political change

Israel Dutra — The anti-imperialist struggle has gained strength as a result of the attacks by Trump and his far-right allies in Brazil.
Trump and Modi

Disaster nationalism is the new fascism

Richard Seymour on how crisis and catastrophe are feeding the far-right surge.
Alvaro Garcia Linera

Álvaro García Linera: ‘In turbulent times, moderation means defeat for the left’

Álvaro García Linera discusses the current deadlock in the struggle for hegemony, the failures and horizons of progressive politics in Latin America, and the growth and limitations of the right.