Over 900,000 Brazilians sign letter in defense of democracy
Brazil

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

Brasil de Fato
August 11, 2022
Colombia’s incoming foreign minister visits Venezuela to plan resumption of relations
Colombia Venezuela

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

Brasil de Fato
July 29, 2022
PT and broader coalition make Lula’s candidacy for Brazilian presidency official
Brazil

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

Brasil de Fato
July 22, 2022
Protests held across Brazil to call for peace and justice for Marcelo Arruda
Brazil

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

Brasil de Fato
July 19, 2022
Thousands paid homage to Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips in São Paulo
Brazil

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

Brasil de Fato
July 18, 2022
Bolsonaro supporter murders Workers’ Party member at birthday party
Brazil

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

Brasil de Fato
July 11, 2022
Brazil is bracing for a right-wing insurrection far worse than the 2021 US Capitol attack
Brazil

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.

Brasil de Fato
July 8, 2022
Brumadinho: mental illness among people affected by the Vale disaster are on the rise
Brazil

Brumadinho: mental illness among people affected by the Vale disaster are on the rise

Depression, anxiety, insomnia and panic are among the disorders reported by those affected by the catastrophe

Brasil de Fato
July 7, 2022