STATEMENT: With Lula set to win Brazil’s election, there are fears Bolsonaro may seek to cling onto power

By the Brazil Solidarity Initiative

On Sunday 2 October, over 150 million Brazilian voters will elect the next president of one of the world’s largest democracies. The choice is between the far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and progressive candidate Lula da Silva. 

Strong support for Brazil’s Lula shown at Labour Party Conference

By Dr Francisco Dominguez

At the “¡Viva la solidaridad! Latin America’s Left Leads the Way” fringe event organised during Labour Party Conference, an array of speakers showed solidarity with struggle across Latin America, expressing strong support for Lula’s victory in the first round at the coming election on October 2^nd.

Solidarity with Lula in Brazil and those challenging Bolsonaro’s attacks on democracy – Jess Barnard

By Jess Barnard

The Brazilian election takes place on October 2nd, presenting the biggest fight against the far-right globally in a critical election for Brazil, Latin America and the globe.

The now notorious president Jair Bolsonaro is trailing a distant second in the polls to former Brazilian Workers’ Party (PT) President and former trade union leader Lula da Silva, who’s term in office brought in ground-breaking poverty reduction programs and an unprecedented push for equality in Latin America’s most populous country.

“Political violence and coups have no place in this election” – MPs speak up for Brazilian democracy

By Julia Felmanas, PT Londres

On 6th September, Richard Burgon MP raised in Parliament the fears that Bolsonaro and his supporters are threatening democracy and the Brazilian election; and the fact that political violence is already taking place. He was joined by Fabian Hamilton who asked about whether the British Government has been putting pressure on Bolsonaro`s government to ensure elections will be free and fair. He also raised the very situation of deforestation in the Amazon.

Ask your MP to speak out against political violence and attacks on the Brazilian election

By Patrick Foley, Brazil Solidarity Initiative

With the presidential election drawing closer, we have witnesses a disturbing rise in political violence against Brazilian Workers’ Party supporters and officials; while Bolsonaro’s regime is ramping up threats and attacks against the electoral system. 

In response to these threats, and the tragic murder of Workers’ Party official Marcelo Arruda by a far-right Bolsonaro supporter, an Early Day Motion has been tabled in parliament condemning political violence. 

Please ask your MP to sign EDM 285: Political Violence and the Presidential Election in Brazil

WATCH: For Lula and the Return of Hope to Brazil

On June 23^rd the Brazil Solidarity Initiative hosted an online rally in support of Lula and the return of hope to Brazil, with hundreds tuning in to show their solidarity ahead of the October Presidential election .

Lula and the Return of Hope to Brazil – Richard Burgon MP

By Richard Burgon MP

A look at the what’s at stake in the Brazilian elections, how we got here, and the importance of Lula’s campaign against Bolsonaro and the far-right – ahead of the “Lula and the Return of Hope to Brazil” solidarity event on Thursday, June 23rd.

Brazil’s upcoming election is not just crucial for Latin America’s largest and most populous country, but one with significant ramifications around the globe.

Far-right President Bolsonaro is trailing in the polls to former Brazilian Workers Party (PT) President Lula, with elections due to take place in October.

Stand with Lula and the people of Brazil – Jess Barnard, Young Labour

A presidential election takes place in Brazil this autumn which can give socialists around the world much hope, writes chair of Young Labour Jess Barnard.

Earlier this month, I was honoured to speak at the London launch of the international committee for Lula’s bid to return to the presidency of Brazil.

It was great to see Brazilians here in London ready to organise for change for workers across Brazil, who opinion polls show are ready to reject President Bolsonaro and elect Lula as a president committed to opposing savage austerity and the far-right’s politics of hate.

Labour Movement shows solidarity with Brazil’s Lula at international campaign launch

By Patrick Foley, Brazil Solidarity Initiative

In cities in Brazil and across the globe, campaign launch events were held to celebrate former Brazilian President Lula da Silva, the candidate set to beat far-right president Bolsonaro in the October elections.

In London, PT Londres (the Brazilian Workers’ Party in London) hosted Brazilian campaigners, solidarity activists and representatives from across the Labour movement in a joyous show of support for Lula’s candidacy. The meeting heard contributions from Jeremy Corbyn, Christine Blower, Andy McDonald MP, Jess Barnard, academics, trade union leaders and PT activists mobilising ahead of the elections.

Indigenous Protest – Stand with Brazil’s Indigenous Peoples

By Ali Rocha, Brazil Matters

Join activists and volunteers from Brazil Matters, CAFOD, Greenpeace, Survival International, Amazon Rebellion, London Mining Network, and the Brazil Solidarity Initiative to protest in support of indigenous communities in Brazil.