Category: Brazil
Tens of millions of Brazilians have begun receiving basic income payments aimed at addressing the economic impact of Covid-19, following Congress’ approval of a bill prompted by a country-wide grassroots campaign that began just three weeks ago

Bolsonaro chafed at having to share the spotlight with a subordinate who openly disagreed with his statements and had repeatedly threatened to remove the minister from his role. On Thursday, Mandetta was out
In the country’s poorest areas, there is lack of information and basic necessities, however, there is also solidarity

Brazil’s far-right government requested the return of thousands of Cuban doctors to help fight the coronavirus. Months ago, President Jair Bolsonaro smeared the doctors as “terrorists” and expelled them

The question of Bolsonaro’s health remains shrouded in mystery. And that mystery is now fueled by his son inadvertently starting a war with a news outlet they trained their followers to worship: Fox News
The action aims to denounce the policies of the Bolsonaro government in relation to the economy, land, and agriculture

The oil worker strike represents a significant movement against authoritarianism, neofascism and the neoliberal agenda

Former Michael Bloomberg aide Arick Wierson, who is pushing the billionaire’s 2020 presidential campaign and attacking Bernie Sanders, helped elect far-right demagogue Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil
A dictatorship-era torturer is suing one of his victims in Brazil in a stark reminder of how Bolsonaro emboldens rights abusers
Interview on the challenges in taking on multinational corporations — and some of the victories along the way