Brazil: Stand with the resistance against far-right Bolsonaro

Opposing Bolsonaro’s attacks on human rights — Free Lula – Remembering Marielle Franco

Thu, 28 March 2019, 18:30 – 20:30, Hamilton House, 4 Mabledon Place, London, WC1H 9BB

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As we approach 100 days of Brazil’s new far-right presidency, this meeting will look at the growing threat posed to Brazilians resisting Bolsonaro and defending democracy, human rights and social progress. 

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Ask your MP to speak up on Brazil

Click here, enter your postcode and take 20 seconds to ask your MP to speak up on Brazil and sign Early Day Motion 1854.

A Threat to Democracy in Brazil

In October, far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro was elected president of Brazil, beating the left’s candidate, Fernando Haddad, in a result which sent shockwaves around Latin America and globally. (25/11/18)

Thornberry slams ‘politics of hatred’ at launch of Brazil Solidarity Initiative

Emily Thornberry slammed the “politics of hatred” represented by Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro at the launch of the Brazil Solidarity Initiative on Tuesday night.  (21/11/18)

Bolsonaro threatens to criminalise social, trade unions and religious movements in Brazil

Bolsonaro threatens to criminalise social, trade unions and religious movements in Brazil writes Patrick Foley, Brazil Solidarity Initiative. (20/11/18)

In October, Jair Bolsonaro, a former captain in the Brazil’s military dictatorship, infamous for his support for authoritarianism, homophobia and racism won the second-round vote of the presidential election, securing his place as the next leader of Latin America’s largest, most diverse and most populous country.

Solidarity with Brazil must be a priority for all internationalists – Richard Burgon MP

We must fulfil our internationalist duty, writes RICHARD BURGON MP as he launches the Brazil Solidarity Initiative.

On Sunday night, the news progressives all around the world feared finally came in from Brazil. Jair Bolsonaro, an extreme far-right politician, was announced as the next president.

November 20th – Solidarity with Brazil: Opposing the Far-Right Threat

‘Solidarity with Brazil: Opposing the Far-Right Threat to Human Rights, Equality & Social Progress’ is a special event taking place in the House of Commons, Westminster, London on November 20th.

Join this vital meeting to discuss building solidarity with progressive movements in Brazil defending equality, democratic rights and social progress and opposing Jair Bolsonaro and the far-right.