Brazil

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.

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.

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.

Sabrina Fernandes puts the case for ecosocialism, notes some of its important contributions to modern Marxist theory, and explains why we need an eco-territorial internationalism.

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.

With Cuba under attack from the US empire, major powers that present themselves as defenders of a multipolar world have confined themselves to declarations of solidarity, writes Eric Toussaint.

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.