Brazil
Parliamentary investigation of MST ends with the movement strengthened and failure of far-right

The movement was facing attacks from the MVPs of Bolsonarism and the agribusiness sector, but it has emerged victorious

Lula takes a stand before Joe Biden by condemning the embargo on Cuba

Experts say Lula’s attitude was a “slap” in Biden’s face and shows Brazil’s “relative autonomy”

Brazilian youth protest outside US consulate to demand an end to sanctions against Cuba

The youth specifically highlighted the unjust nature of the inclusion of Cuba on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list

Combating precariousness in Brazil’s Unified Health System

Valuing health workers in Brazilian public health means strengthening the health system. Social movements are rallying behind the agenda of a guaranteed career path in the Unified Health System (SUS), demanding that the government does the same

Black community activist Bernadete Pacífico murdered in Brazil

Brazilian quilombola leader was murdered at her house by unidentified men while watching TV with her grandchildren

MST founder João Pedro Stedile faces off against right wing in Congress

The leader was summoned by right-wing deputies to testify before the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry that is “investigating” the Landless Rural Workers’ Movement

Foreign recruitment of nurses Germany, Brazil
Will Germany’s bid to address shortage of nurses put more pressure on Brazil’s health system?

As Germany seeks to recruit overseas nurses to bridge its healthcare staff deficit, questions are arising about the strategy’s impact on the health systems of source countries

João Pedro Stedile does not fear parliamentary investigation into MST

Ahead of his testimony, the Landless Rural Workers’ Movement leader said he regrets the outcome of the commission so far

Assembly of the Peoples of the Earth for the Amazon: movements launch collective letter with demands for heads of state

The document calls for concrete actions for the recovery of the Amazon biome and land titling for Indigenous and quilombola communities

Efforts to advance mental health in Brazil must continue

After a prolonged period of dismantling, the principles of psychiatric health reform appear to be resurging at the forefront of policies in Brazil. However, there is a substantial amount of work ahead to undo the setbacks that have occurred, writes Outra Saúde

Why is the Brazilian right-wing afraid of women MPs from the left?

Hundreds of members of trade unions, social movements, left parties and individuals gathered in Sao Paulo in solidarity with six women MPs from left-wing parties.