Save lives to save the economy, says Via Campesina Brazil
Brazil

Save lives to save the economy, says Via Campesina Brazil

The movement has criticized the approach of the Jair Bolsonaro government to the crisis and the economy. It has called for adequate funding and resources for the health system and relief measures for workers

Brasil de Fato
April 4, 2020
Dead bodies on the streets of Ecuador expose failure of the government amid pandemic
Ecuador

Dead bodies on the streets of Ecuador expose failure of the government amid pandemic

Lenín Moreno’s neoliberal policies, with cuts to health and prioritization of foreign debt, have caused a collapse in the healthcare system

Brasil de Fato
April 3, 2020
Brazilian social movements release plan with 60 measures against COVID-19 and economic crisis
Brazil

Brazilian social movements release plan with 60 measures against COVID-19 and economic crisis

Proposed actions seek to “protect life, health, jobs and income”

Brasil de Fato
April 2, 2020
Former Venezuelan soldier reveals plan to assassinate Nicolás Maduro
Venezuela

Former Venezuelan soldier reveals plan to assassinate Nicolás Maduro

Clíver Alcalá affirmed that he has a contract with Juan Guaidó and US advisors

Brasil de Fato
March 27, 2020
Bolsonaro trivializes coronavirus and demands return to normal in his broadcast to nation
Brazil

Bolsonaro trivializes coronavirus and demands return to normal in his broadcast to nation

The president rejected isolation, blamed the press for “hysteria” and said that COVID-19 is “just a little cold” in “healthy people”

Brasil de Fato
March 25, 2020
With no rights, informal workers are more exposed to coronavirus and the crisis
Brazil

With no rights, informal workers are more exposed to coronavirus and the crisis

More than 38 million people – 41% of the labor force – are unable to follow guidelines with no safety nets

Brasil de Fato
March 17, 2020
Anielle Franco
Brazil

“It’s a step, not a victory,” says Marielle Franco’s sister about developments in murder probe

It has been two years since the assassination of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes. Marielle’s sister Anielle Franco speaks to Brasil De Fato on the investigation, the participation of black women in politics and the Marielle Franco Institute

Brasil de Fato
March 15, 2020
Women of MST occupy Ministry of Agriculture in Brasilia
Brazil

Women of MST occupy Ministry of Agriculture in Brasilia

The action aims to denounce the policies of the Bolsonaro government in relation to the economy, land, and agriculture

Brasil de Fato
March 9, 2020