This is a test case for the way oligarchies and imperialism have sought to use the shell of democracy to undermine the democratic aspirations of the people.
Youth for Africa, MST Leader on Brazil Elections, Prashad on China, French Communists Debate, Movements Meet in Colombia, Indonesia Cops Bust Anti-World Bank Meeting
As a result of last night’s truly stunning national election in Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro has been instantly transformed from marginalized clown into the overwhelmingly dominant force in the country’s political life.
Brazilian Women Represent, Corbyn and Antisemitism, Cuba and Racism, Québec Solidaire, Left Unity in India, Poland's Rising Star, South African Workers Divided
Lula's response to Court decision denying his right to run for President: "If they wish to silence our voices and defeat our project for the country, they are fooling themselves. We are still alive, in the hearts and memories of the people."
Indigenous Andean Women, Lula Renounces, Modi's Crackdown, Swedish Election, Nazis on the Street; Basra Uprising
The Workers’ Party and the Communist Party of Brazil develop a joint strategy to make sure that the imprisoned Lula is part of the upcoming presidential elections.
Wall Street really, really wanted Marina Silva to win. Too bad for Wall Street.
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