PSOL (Brazil)

The opening march of the Anti-Fascist Conference in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on March 26. Photo: Igor Sperotto

Brazil: First International Anti-Fascist Conference organises against the far right

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.
Opening march of the Porto Alegre Antifa Conference on March 26, 2026, with over 5,000 protesters. Photo: CADTM, cc.

The Porto Alegre anti-fascist and anti-imperialist convergence — Between unprecedented success and major obstacles

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.
Opening March March 2026

The Anti-Fascist and Anti-Imperialist Conference: Achievements, challenges and opportunities (plus statements)

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.
Antifascist conference panel

First International Anti-Fascist Conference: A political victory

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.
Brazil flotilla participants

Brazil: The Global Sumud Flotilla set an example of courage! We will continue to denounce the genocide in Palestine!

Israel Dutra — After the release of the Brazilian delegation from Israeli prisons, we continue the struggle in defense of the Palestinian people.
Global Sumud Flotilla

Touch one, touch all: Brazil must protect its citizens on the Global Sumud Flotilla

Israel Dutra — The world’s eyes are on Gaza. And the eyes of Brazil are on the flotilla. Brazil must take responsibility for its citizens, ensuring their safety, repatriation and physical integrity.
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.
International Antifascist Conference

Call for 1st International Antifascist Conference

Socialism and Liberty Party, Workers’ Party and Communist Party of Brazil will host a global gathering in Porto Alegre to organize and debate how to build a movement to confront the far-right.
MES rally

Internationalism and fighting the far right in Brazil: An interview with Gilberto Araujo (MES-PSOL)

Gilberto Araujo shares his perspective on the political moment and priorities for the coming period.
Glauber Braga

Brazil: A call for solidarity against the expulsion of PSOL MP Glauber Braga from Congress

Mark Johnson — Federal Deputy Glauber Braga, a prominent member of Brazil’s leftist party PSOL, is facing an unprecedented political attack.
antifascist conference porto alegre

The 1st International Antifascist Conference will take place in Porto Alegre in 2025

Following its cancellation due to the floods in Porto Alegre in May 2024, the 1st International Antifascist Conference will take place next year in the capital of Rio Grande do Sul.

Mariana Riscali (MES/PSOL, Brazil): The rise of the global far right and the role of the socialist left

Mariana Riscali — In confronting the far right, unity among all who oppose the far right and defend democracy is essential. At the same time, we must maintain our political independence and remain true to our program.

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