Following Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva's victory, the key to defending his government and ensuring progress will be the revitalisation of the popular organisations, indigenous movements and labour movement, argues Dave Kellaway.
Thousands took to the streets to celebrate as Workers’ Party of Brazil candidate Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva defeated Jair Bolsonaro in one the most crucial elections in the country’s history, reports People's Dispatch.
Thousands took to the streets to celebrate as Workers’ Party candidate Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva defeated Jair Bolsonaro in one the most crucial elections in Brazil’s history, reports People's Dispatch.
The stronger-than-expected showing for far-right president Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil's first round election has caused much consternation among the Latin American left. Venezuelan socialist Stalin Perez Borges discusses the situation with Federico Fuentes.
It is vital that the social forces in Brazil combine to secure a victory for Luiz Inacio "Lula" Da Silva in the second round of elections on October 30, and to face the challenges ahead, writes Michael Lowy.