The anti-colonial struggles waged in Latin America (19th century) and then Africa and Asia (20th century) aimed to ensure historical justice, restore territories to their inhabitants and allow people to be the builders of their own future
Throughout the 20th century there were frequent apologies and claims for reparations for the atrocities committed in the context of the relations between peoples and countries
Why are the US and its European acolytes embarking on an aggressive and maximalist stance that makes any negotiated solution outright impossible?
The institutional coup that was set in motion with President Dilma Rousseffās impeachment and led to the unjust imprisonment of former President Lula da Silva is all but complete
Neoliberalism cannot survive except through authoritarianism and repression
The war in Syria is part of a much broader geopolitical game, whose future looks very uncertain
The Lula da Silva case blatantly shows that something is rotten in the Brazilian judicial system
The day after the referendum, with no juridical effect and whatever the result, the Left would be in a privileged position to play a unique role in the ensuing political discussion
An Appeal for a Pledge of Solidarity with Brazilian University Professors and Researchers
The people could reach a democratic and non-violent solution if they were freed from US meddling
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