Analysis: How Far Will Lula Go to Protect Indigenous Brazilians?
Joana Ramiro
Brazil’s new president is putting indigenous rights at the heart of his plans for government. But in keeping his promises he’ll face huge challenges, writes Joana Ramiro.
Tag: bolsonaro
International: Brazil Election: Standing With Lula Means Standing Against Poverty
Joana Ramiro
As Brazil heads to the polls, Joana Ramiro reports from São Paulo, where even many centrists are supporting Lula - a candidate who lifted the country out of poverty, before Bolsonaro plunged 20 million people back into it.
Feature: ‘We Can Change Things, It’s Time’: With Days to Go, Lula Could Clinch a First-Round Win in Brazil
Joana Ramiro
A stunning comeback from leftist former-president Lula da Silva has inspired Brazilian voters, who could end Jair Bolsonaro’s far-right premiership on Sunday. Joana Ramiro reports from São Paulo, on an election many see as 'life or death'.
Downstream: Can Lula Take Brazil Back From Bolsonaro? Aaron Meets Sabrina Fernandes
On 2nd October, Brazil will be faced with a stark choice. The incumbent president, Jair Bolsonaro, has overseen economic calamity and nearly 700,000 Covid deaths in his first term. His challenger, Lula Da Silva, is hoping to regain the presidency – just three years since being freed from prison. To discuss the state of Brazilian […]
Novara FM: Putin’s Philosopher and the Global Far Right
Who is Aleksandr Dugin? Benjamin Teitelbaum introduces the spiritual leader of traditionalism, an idea that unites illiberal regimes around the world.
Analysis: The Latin American Left is Ready for 2022
Pablo Navarrete
As Chile races towards an electoral showdown, Pablo Navarrete surveys the struggles of Latin America's resurgent left.
Analysis: Lula’s Back, and Bolsonaro is Feeling the Heat
Benjamin Fogel
Climate and coronavirus breakdown are eroding support for the Brazilian strongman. Could the newly free ex-president hammer the nail in the coffin? Historian of Latin America Benjamin Fogel thinks so.
Analysis: Only the Left Can Save Brazil From Bolsonaro in 2021
Benjamin Fogel
Bolsonaro's chaos-making coronavirus strategy and ruthless attacks on his opponents have paid off: the Brazilian president closes 2020 with higher approval ratings than ever. Yet this year has also seen a resurgence of the Brazilian left, one that could halt the country's slide into authoritarianism, writes Benjamin Fogel.
The Bastani Factor: Victims of Anti-Communism with Vincent Bevins
Aaron Bastani interviews author of 'Jakarta Method', Vincent Bevins, to examine the historic legacy of anti-communism, and the murder programs done in its name.
The Bastani Factor: Victims of Anti-Communism With Vincent Bevins
The historic sins of communism and fascism are well documented. Often ignored, however, is murder and violence done in the name of anti-communism, and how this underpinned new forms of empire during the Cold War. Aaron Bastani interviews author of ‘Jakarta Method’, Vincent Bevins, to examine the historic legacy of anti-communism, and the murder programs […]
Novara Live: Bolsonaro, Brazil & COVID19 (w/ Vincent Bevins)
A look at Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic with Sao Paulo-based journalist Vincent Bevins joining Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
The Burner: The Burner Episode #215: UK Government, Brazil and Nature’s Return
James Butler asks: can Covid-19 tell us anything about climate change? Vincent Bevins brings us the lowdown on the crisis in Brazil. Michael Walker delivers a verdict on the UK government’s handling of the pandemic.
Novara Live: Amazon in Flames
As the Amazon burns, its time to join the dots between right-wing populism and the climate crisis. With Oscar Guardiola Rivera, Professor in law at Birkbeck and author of “What if Latin America Ruled the World?” and Daniel Willis, from Global Justice Now.
Novara Live: The Establishment, on Steroids. With Owen Jones
Owen Jones has spent his career unmasking the British Establishment. In an age of Phillip Green and trips paid by the House of Saud – Are they pushing their luck?