Brazil goes back to the streets demanding Bolsonaro s removal
Brazil goes back to the streets demanding Bolsonaro s removal
Brasilia, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) Brazil s Workers Federation (CUT, in Portuguese) and the fronts Brasil Popular and Povo Sem Medo (People Without Fear) started today new popular demonstrations to demand the removal of President Jair Bolsonaro, which will extend until tomorrow.
The organizers reported that at least 70 cities have confirmed rallies, bicycle marches and public events, without big crowds, to put pressure for the opening of the impeachment process against the president.
The national mobilization also includes the demand called Vaccination Now and Free for the Entire Population, the strengthening of the Unified Health System, the protection of jobs and the extension of the monthly emergency aid of 600 reais (US$ 110) until the end of the Covid-19 pandemic.
WSF champions a new economic model after the Covid-19 pandemic
WSF champions a new economic model after the Covid-19 pandemic
Brasilia, Jan 27 (Prensa Latina) The Covid-19 pandemic is currently imposing the need to crack down on global social inequality and also to set up a new economic model after the health crisis that leaves the poor population increasingly vulnerable, Brazilian Ode Grajew, founder of the World Social Forum (WSF) said.
Grajew claimed that the new global economic model fuels by such an inequality and in the face of the pandemic and shortage, the super-rich have most of the political power, so they impose decisions to their own interests, leaving their resources much more protected.
Mobilizations across Brazil calling for Bolsonaro s removal
Mobilizations across Brazil calling for Bolsonaro s removal
Brasilia, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) Political parties, trade union and social movements, and the Brasil Popular and Povo Sem Medo fronts are staging today 87 mobilizations across the country to demand the removal of the president, Jair Bolsonaro, for his irresponsible dealing with Covid-19. In addition to the impeachment against the former soldier, the mobilizations have the banner of the fight against the health crisis with vaccination for the entire population, the extension of resources for the Unified Health System and the defense of social distancing measures.
Also, opposition to the economic crisis with the resumption of Emergency Aid, the Employment Protection Program, the fight against the spending ceiling and administrative reform.