Disappeared Brazilian MP who investigated the US-funded coup plot is the subject of Oscar-nominated “I’m Still Here”
Brazil

Disappeared Brazilian MP who investigated the US-funded coup plot is the subject of Oscar-nominated “I’m Still Here”

Killed by the dictatorship, the federal deputy led a Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry that investigated US financing.

Brasil de Fato
January 29, 2025
Venezuelan Consulate in Lisbon attacked with explosive device after Maduro’s inauguration
Venezuela

Venezuelan Consulate in Lisbon attacked with explosive device after Maduro’s inauguration

The attack on the diplomatic premises with a molotov cocktail left no injuries. The Venezuelan foreign minister blames the attack on “fascism”.

Brasil de Fato
January 13, 2025
“We are still here”, says Lula, two years since January 8 coup attempt
Brazil

“We are still here”, says Lula, two years since January 8 coup attempt

President signs decree creating the Eunice Paiva Award for the Defense of Democracy

Brasil de Fato
January 9, 2025
European MPs must “have the courage” to limit companies that “poison Latin America,” says MST leader
Brazil Europe

European MPs must “have the courage” to limit companies that “poison Latin America,” says MST leader

“Don’t approve the Mercosur-European Union agreement,” João Pedro Stédile insisted of the European Parliament, speaking about the impact of agrochemicals

Brasil de Fato
December 16, 2024
Brazilian Federal Police arrest military personnel suspected in plot to assassinate Lula
Brazil

Brazilian Federal Police arrest military personnel suspected in plot to assassinate Lula

The military personnel arrested for an alleged plot to kill the Brazilian President were assigned to G20 security

Brasil de Fato
November 19, 2024
People’s Tribunal condemns imperialism for genocide, hunger, violation of sovereignty, and racism
Brazil World

People’s Tribunal condemns imperialism for genocide, hunger, violation of sovereignty, and racism

The activity to judge the crimes of imperialism was organized by social movements, trade unions, and civil society organizations on the eve of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Brasil de Fato
November 16, 2024
Israel convicted of genocide at People’s Tribunal in Rio de Janeiro
Brazil Israel Palestine

Israel convicted of genocide at People’s Tribunal in Rio de Janeiro

Palestinian lawyer Rula Shadeed, who filed the complaint against Israel at the Tribunal, spoke to Brasil de Fato about the need to increase international pressure against the Zionist state.

Brasil de Fato
November 16, 2024
Former Communist mayor Daniel Jadue is released from prison in Chile
Chile

Former Communist mayor Daniel Jadue is released from prison in Chile

After a five-hour hearing on Monday, the court accepted the defense’s request and decided for house arrest

Brasil de Fato
September 3, 2024