NYT Worries Brazil Goes Too Far to Fight Far Right
The New York Times is traditionally soft on right-wing extremists while portraying leftist Latin American governments as authoritarian.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva Calls for Freedom For Julian Assange
'The press, which defends freedom of the press, does nothing to free this citizen.'
Lula is Right — The UN Security Council Can’t Resolve Major Conflicts
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made a state visit to Portugal and Spain last week. He was…
Lula Criticizes the Hegemony of the Dollar During Visit to China
On his first day in the country, the president also visited Huawei and had meetings with executives from other companies.
A Step Towards Greater Financial Autonomy
Argentina and Brazil are striving for a common currency. Such a union could boost regional trade and lead to more independence from the US.
Latin America Refuses To Send Ukraine Weapons, Despite Western Pressure
Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia have refused to send weapons to Ukraine, despite pressure by the US and EU. Latin American left-wing leaders have urged peace with Russia and called for…
When the People Have Nothing More to Eat, They Will Eat the Rich
By Vijay Prashad / Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research On 8 January, large crowds of people dressed in colours of the Brazilian flag descended on the country’s capital, Brasília. They…
For Lula, Fighting For Economic Justice and Against Fascism Is Nothing New
Having fought for labor rights under a dictatorship, the Brazilian president once again faces a violent far-right movement bent on blocking his pro-worker, pro-democracy agenda.
With Echoes of Jan. 6, Thousands of Bolsonaro Supporters Storm Presidential Offices
"The insurrection in Brazil can be directly tied to Trump and the Republicans' emboldening of fascism and violent extremism," said one progressive U.S. lawmaker.
Brazil’s President Lula Is Back—and Bolsonaro Fled to Florida
Lula da Silva returned as Brazil’s president, calling for fighting poverty and hunger, re-industrializing, strengthening the BRICS, and deepening Latin American integration. Far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro fled to Florida, fearing…
Everything to Know About Lula’s Inauguration
The Workers’ Party leader will begin his third term with an official ceremony, artistic performances and representation of 120 countries.
Could China Help Brazil To Overcome Its Economic Crisis?
The economic partnership between Brazil and China, which has advanced greatly in the last two decades, may be one of the keys to reversing the crisis that Brazil faces. But…
IMF Warns of ‘Wave of Debt Crises’ Coming in Global South, With War, Interest Rate Hikes, Overvalued Dollar
The IMF said a “wave of debt crises” may be coming in the Global South, and “the global economy is headed for stormy waters,” due to war, rising US interest…
Collateral Damage From Higher Interest Rates
Why to Be Wary of Another Volcker-Type Monetary Tightening.
What Worries the US Most About Lula
Steve Ellner says opposition to NATO’s stance on Ukraine has created fertile ground for the expansion of a bloc of non-aligned nations, now with a progressive possibly at the helm.