Brazil

Brazil: Analysing the Bolsonaro government

6th March 2019

Almost 2 months since he came to power, Jair Bolsonaro has confirmed all the worst expectations in relation to his government.

Brazil: The resistance begins now!

31st October 2018

Against Bolsonaro, defend democratic rights and smash the pension reform!

Brazil: Mobilise to defeat Bolsonaro and re-build a Socialist Left!

11th October 2018

Following the elections on 7 October, Brazil is in great danger from the point of view of millions of workers, peasants, youth, women, black and indigenous people, LGBT people and all the exploited and oppressed.

Brazil: Polarisation, risks and resistance in run-up to elections

5th October 2018

The last days of one of the most turbulent election campaigns in recent Brazilian history are clearly showing the political polarisation in the country.

Brazil’s new era of polarisation and mass struggles

4th May 2018

Tony Saunois, CWI Secretary, recently visited Brazil to attend a congress of the LSR (CWI Brazil). He discusses the new era of political, social and economic convulsions that Brazil has entered and the need for […]

Brazil: PSOL councillor Marielle Franco murdered in Rio de Janeiro

16th March 2018

From mourning to struggle

Brazil: Lula conviction confirmed

7th February 2018

For unity in the struggle against attacks without stopping to build a new Left Socialist alternative

Brazil: General strike demonstrates working class strength against President Temer’s ‘reforms’

5th May 2017

On 28 April, the Brazilian working class gave a clear sign of its strength and ability to mobilise.

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Brazil: National day of strikes and protests shows Temer can be beaten

17th March 2017

For a one-day general strike as the next step.
15 March was a national day of struggle and paralysis throughout Brazil against anti-worker reforms applied by the illegitimate government of Michel Temer. This was the most important workers’ and popular mobilisation since Dilma Rousseff (PT) was removed from power.

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