Jair Bolsonaro
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

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

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

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

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.

Brazilian House of Representatives approves tax reform

The Tax Reform passed with382 votes in favor and 118 against and a split Liberal Party with 20 members saying “yes” to the text

Brazil 17th National Health Conference The people are the builders of the Brazil’s Unified Health System

The 17th National Health Conference saw debates on four thematic axes on which guests and delegates could address the need to construct a truly equitable Unified Health System (SUS). Social movements were actively involved in the process

The not-so-discreet US campaign to pressure Brazil’s foreign policy

There is an agenda behind the recent media coverage on the supposed “pressure campaign” carried out by US officials to prevent a coup by Bolsonaro and his supporters. These reports are in fact in favor of the US government’s interests in Brazilian foreign policy

Over 4.000 delegates gather to discuss future of Brazil's iconic health system Over 4.000 delegates gather to discuss future of Brazil’s iconic health system

Brazil’s 17th National Health Conference will be a crucial space for defending the project of strengthening the public health system, which is constantly under threat

Bolsonaro ruled politically ineligible for eight years

Ministers in the Superior Electoral Court condemned the former president for abuse of political power and misuse of the media