Brazilian democracy
MST members MST releases letter to Brazilian society: “Lula, where is the Agrarian Reform?”

The movement denounces the paralysis of Agrarian Reform and demands effective commitment from the government

Lula demands respect for Brazil's sovereignty after Trump's statements Lula demands respect for Brazil’s sovereignty after Trump’s statements

New tensions have arisen between the United States and Brazil after Trump claims that former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, an ultra-right-wing leader, is innocent.

Popular referendum in Brazil launches vote for taxing the super-rich and reducing working hours Popular referendum in Brazil launches vote for taxing the super-rich and reducing working hours

The referendum, organized by popular movements, aims to pressure Congress for fairer working hours and the end of privileges for the rich.

Brazil’s ex-president Bolsonaro charged in coup plot

Now that the Attorney General’s office has pressed charges against the ex-president, the Supreme Court will decide whether to accept the case.

“We are still here”, says Lula, two years since January 8 coup attempt

President signs decree creating the Eunice Paiva Award for the Defense of Democracy

Indigenous people from across Brazil mobilize in Brasília against land theft legislation

The mobilization seeks to pressure the STF to throw out the framework that would restricts the demarcation of Indigenous lands; the judgment will take place on Wednesday, March 7

brazil-coup-attempt-far-right Brazilian Supreme Court orders release of 130 accused in the Brasilia riots

Federal Police arrested 2,151 people following the anti-democratic riots in Brasilia, over a thousand have been released but continue to face charges

Looking back at Bolsonarismo and its project of cultural and national destruction

During the riots in Brasília on January 8, Bolsonaristas caused irreparable damage to the country’s cultural patrimony, destroying art that represents everything they are against

Ahead of its 40th anniversary, MST releases Letter to Brazilian people

Following its national coordination meeting, the MST reaffirms its commitment against oppression and in defense of food security

Bolsonaro supporters’ flopped coup attempt in Brazil is still dangerous

Zoe Alexandra of Peoples Dispatch explains the failed coup attempt by supporters of Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil, the motivations of the right-wing mob, and the response by people’s movements in the country

Coup attempt in Brazil condemned by leaders from across the globe

The violent attacks against Brazilian public institutions by supporters of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro have been widely condemned by political leaders and organizations from across the world

Coup attempt: Bolsonaro supporters invade Congress, Supreme Court, and office of President in Brasilia

Dozens of buses had arrived on Saturday January 7 to the Federal District to carry out what appears to be a planned-out coup attempt