Floods wreak havoc on southern Brazilian state with 83 confirmed deaths
Brazil

Floods wreak havoc on southern Brazilian state with 83 confirmed deaths

Rio Grande do Sul has suffered significant damages following heavy rain and flooding, with many pointing to the deregulation of the state’s environmental code by the current governor as a root cause

Brasil de Fato
May 6, 2024
“We’ve always been here!”: Indigenous peoples release final declaration of Terra Livre Camp 2024
Brazil

“We’ve always been here!”: Indigenous peoples release final declaration of Terra Livre Camp 2024

Message marks the last day of the event that brought together around 9,000 people from more than 200 nations in Brasília

Brasil de Fato
April 27, 2024
Brazil’s Supreme Court minister includes Elon Musk in investigation on digital militias
Brazil

Brazil’s Supreme Court minister includes Elon Musk in investigation on digital militias

After Musk launched threats on his social media platform, Minister Alexandre de Moraes also ordered the billionaire to respect legal decisions

Brasil de Fato
April 9, 2024
“A coup plotter lives here!”: Youth movement protest far-right politicians on 60th anniversary of military coup
Brazil

“A coup plotter lives here!”: Youth movement protest far-right politicians on 60th anniversary of military coup

The action organized by Levante Popular targeted figures such as deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro and former Minister of Justice Anderson Torres

Brasil de Fato
April 2, 2024
63% of Brazilians are against amnesty for January 8th coup plotters
Brazil

63% of Brazilians are against amnesty for January 8th coup plotters

Even among Bolsonaro voters, the majority of the population is in favor of punishing those responsible for the riots in Brasília

Brasil de Fato
March 31, 2024
Movements in Brazil will take to the streets this Saturday against amnesty for coup plotters
Brazil

Movements in Brazil will take to the streets this Saturday against amnesty for coup plotters

Mobilizations have been organized by People’s Brazil Front and People Without Fear, as well as trade union federations and progressive parties

Brasil de Fato
March 20, 2024
Attendees of pro-Bolsonaro rally support Israel, deny Lula’s electoral victory
Brazil

Attendees of pro-Bolsonaro rally support Israel, deny Lula’s electoral victory

The Monitor of Political Debate in the Digital Environment, linked to the University of São Paulo, surveyed 575 people who took part in the demonstration

Brasil de Fato
February 28, 2024
Milei government shuts down institute against discrimination, xenophobia and racism: “It serves no purpose”
Argentina

Milei government shuts down institute against discrimination, xenophobia and racism: “It serves no purpose”

The Milei government spokesman also questioned the ‘trustworthiness’ of those who lead certain government institutes

Brasil de Fato
February 23, 2024