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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 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.
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.

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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Speakers, agenda announced for Ecosocialism 2024: Book your tickets now!

Federico Fuentes — Ecosocialism 2024, to be held on Australia’s west coast, will be an invaluable opportunity to share experiences with activists from around the Indo-Pacific region and discuss how we can collectively campaign against war and climate catastrophe.
Mariana Riscali

Ecosocialism, internationalism and fighting the far-right in Brazil: An interview with Mariana Riscali (MES/PSOL)

Mariana Riscali looks at the state of Brazil’s far right, as well as the country’s trade unions and social movements, and outlines MES’ views on parliamentary work, ecosocialism and internationalism.

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Brazil’s anti-capitalist left debates path forward under Lula: An interview with Mariana Riscali (MES/PSOL)

Mariana Riscali discusses PSOL’s relationship with the new Lula government and the tensions this has caused within the party.

ecological crisis

Neoimperialism, ecological crisis and the fight for a new internationalism: An interview with Pedro Fuentes

Pedro Fuentes discusses imperialism’s new phase, ecological crisis and "accumulation by dispossession", the unpredictability of contemporary politics and the need for a new internationalism.

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