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Bolsonaro Takes Stand in Coup Trial

Von Brian Mier

The Trump-backed ex-President looks destined for jail. The Jair Bolsonaro who appeared in court was a far cry from the aggressive and crude public persona with which the Brazilian public has become accustomed over the last 40 years. On the stand, he did his best to appear humble and charming.

Inside Brazil’s X Ban: How Elon Musk Started–and lost–a Fight With Brazil’s Judiciary

Von Brian Mier

Brazil’s block of Elon Musk’s X platform is not about free speech, but about sovereignty and foreign entities respecting Brazil’s rule of law. The only political element is on Musk’s side, in his open support for Brazilian fascists. The billionaire turned far-right influencer’s meddling and incitement is rightly being viewed as a coup attempt.

Kuba ist nicht allein: Der Wandel in der UN-Generalversammlung

Von Kurt Terstegen

Zunehmende Isolierung der USA in der Blockadepolitik und wachsende Solidarität mit Kuba Seit 33 Jahren spricht sich eine überwältigende Mehrheit der UN-Mitgliedstaaten für die Beendigung der US-Blockade gegen Kuba aus. Doch gelockert wurde das Sanktionsregime nicht – im Gegenteil.

Nathália Urban Presente!

Von BRASILWIRE

Nathália Urban Journalist, Revolutionary. 1987-2024. We are devastated at the passing of our beloved friend and contributing editor Nathália Urban. Nathália was a guerreira who fought fearlessly to let the truth be known through Brazil’s darkest period in modern history.

Gedanken nach den Zwischenwahlen in Argentinien

Von Florencia Oroz

Wie sich der überwältigende Sieg von Milei erklärt Trotz des brutalen Kaufkraftverlusts und einer Reihe von Korruptionsskandalen führten die Zwischenwahlen in Argentinien zu einem überwältigenden Sieg für La Libertad Avanza (Die Freiheit schreitet voran, LLA), die Partei von Javier Milei. Und jetzt?

Mörder in der Karibik

Von Gabriel Hetland

Die Logik der US-Offensive gegen Venezuela: Zwischen Regime-Change und innenpolitischen Motiven "Wir haben es in die Luft gesprengt. Und wir werden es wieder tun. " "Es ist mir scheißegal, wie Sie es nennen. " Diese Worte stammen vom US-Außenminister Marco Rubio beziehungsweise vom Vizepräsidenten J. D.

Mexicans Demand a Complete Break with Israel

Von Elybeth Alcantar

As the country’s progressive government drags its feet, the demand to end political and economic relations with Israel is an ever-growing movement. The post Mexicans Demand a Complete Break with Israel appeared first on North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA).

With Trump, Polarization Among Venezuelans Reaches New Heights

Von Steve Ellner

Washington’s Venezuela policy has intensified divisions within the opposition, revealing class divides and fears over the fallout from a potential U. S. invasion. The post With Trump, Polarization Among Venezuelans Reaches New Heights appeared first on North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA).

Before Elections, Corruption and Economic Crisis Plague Milei

Von Daniel Cholakian

A kickback scheme involving the Argentine President's sister, Karina Milei, is just another in a string of scandals surrounding Milei’s administration in the lead-up to legislative elections. The post Before Elections, Corruption and Economic Crisis Plague Milei appeared first on North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA).

A condenação de Bolsonaro e a luta contra anistia no Brasil

Von Sana Khan

Um coletivo de descendentes de ex-presos políticos discute o julgamento histórico e a batalha contínua por verdade, justiça, e responsabilização. The post A condenação de Bolsonaro e a luta contra anistia no Brasil appeared first on North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA).