Workers Party (Brazil)
Turn Lula’s victory into a new cycle of democracy, rights, sovereignty and social justice
The people built this victory with courage, hope and an extraordinary ability to mobilize, writes the Workers’ Party of Brazil.
Brazil: Winning the ‘third round’
A “third round” has begun in Brazil, albeit with contours somewhat different than expected, writes Israel Dutra. Its outcome may consolidate a new phase in the global anti-fascist struggle, in which Brazil is already playing a central role.
Lula’s comeback: A popular victory that marks the start of a new chapter
The Socialist Left Movement offer a preliminary assessment of Lula’s historic win and outline some clear tasks for the left amid this new and acute stage of class struggle in Brazil.
Lula overturned his first-round deficit by mobilising on the streets and social media. Esquerda en Movimento argues converting this mobilisation into popular organisation will now be key given the opposition’s increased strength in Congress.
Lula’s extraordinary victory in Brazil
Lula’s re-election in Brazil is the most important defeat for the far right in recent times, and its impact will be felt worldwide, writes Iain Bruce.
André Singer on the pendulum swing of Brazilian elites between authoritarianism and democracy.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.