Brazil
Lula’s Proscription, Judiciary Power and the Meaning of Democracy
Those on the left who refuse to defend Lula’s right to run for president are failing not only to act as good revolutionary socialists, but even as consistent democrats.
Emilio Albamonte
September 12, 2018
Austerity Burns Down History: Empty Fire Hydrants Result in Incinerated Brazilian Museum
Due to massive austerity measures, Brazil's largest museum burned to the ground. This is a massive loss to all those interested in history, but especially to Rio de Janiero's working class.
Left Voice
September 3, 2018
Lula in Jail: What You Need to Know
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, former Brazilian President, turned himself in on Saturday to begin a 12-year jail sentence in response to a corruption conviction from July 2017.
Juan Cruz Ferre
April 7, 2018
[VIDEO] New York City: Protest Against the Assassination of Marielle Franco
People gathered in New York City to protest the assassination of Marielle Franco, the leftist city councilwoman who denounced police violence and the military intervention in Rio de Janeiro.
Left Voice
March 19, 2018
[VIDEO] Councilwoman and Anti-Police Brutality Activist Assassinated in Rio
City council representative for the Party of Socialism and Liberty, Marielle Franco was assassinated in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday night.
Left Voice
March 19, 2018
Marielle’s Murder: The State is Responsible
Who is responsible for Marielle Franco's assassination?
Tatiana Cozzarelli
March 19, 2018
Councilwoman and Anti-Police Brutality Activist Assassinated in Rio
City council representative for the Party of Socialism and Liberty, Marielle Franco was assassinated in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday night.
Left Voice
March 15, 2018
Brazil’s President Orders Military Intervention in Rio de Janiero
The Brazilian President ordered a military takeover of security in Rio de Janiero.
Maria Aurelio
February 23, 2018
What is Behind the Brazilian Crisis?
A federal court in Brazil sentenced former President Lula to 12 years in federal prison on January 24, on the grounds of soliciting bribes and attempting to rig this year’s presidential elections. How did this happen to one of the country's most popular politicians?
Victor Mariutti
February 6, 2018
São Paulo Subway Workers on Strike
Subway workers in the Brazilian megacity have voted for a 24-hour work stoppage. The strike is against fare increases, layoffs and the privatization of the subway.
Left Voice
January 18, 2018