Lula up four points in a week, poll suggests possible 1st round victory
The Workers’ Party candidate gains voter support, reversing the trend towards Bolsonaro, who’s support had grown in recent polls
Over 900,000 Brazilians sign letter in defense of democracy
The letter is being read in dozens of cities on August 11 as part of national mobilizations in defense of democracy
Colombia’s incoming foreign minister visits Venezuela to plan resumption of relations
The ministers signed an agreement that foresees the appointment of ambassadors in Caracas and Bogotá after Petro’s inauguration
PT and broader coalition make Lula’s candidacy for Brazilian presidency official
The candidacy of the former president, who will seek his third term, was made official by the federation formed by several leftist Brazilian parties
Protests held across Brazil to call for peace and justice for Marcelo Arruda
Mobilizations have taken place in cities across Brazil following a claim by Police claim that the murder of Marcelo was not politically motivated
Thousands paid homage to Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips in São Paulo
Thousands of people attended a tribute to the Indigenous rights activist and journalist held on July 16 in downtown São Paulo
Bolsonaro supporter murders Workers’ Party member at birthday party
Marcelo Arruda was celebrating his 50th birthday with a Worker’s Party-themed event when he was shot and killed by a right-wing Bolsonaro supporter
Brazil is bracing for a right-wing insurrection far worse than the 2021 US Capitol attack
Post-2020 US elections, right-wing groups stormed the Capitol. As we approach the 2022 elections, Brazil is bracing for something worse.