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A reminder: the vote has an address and a class.

Erick Omena examines how class and territory shape voting in Brazil. Data from all 5,570 municipalities reveal patterns of economic dependence, vulnerability and employment, changes between 2022 and 2026, and the role of turnout and other candidates’ voters in the runoff.

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23 Oct 2026

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A reminder: the vote has an address and a class.

Author: Erick Omena Source: brasildefato.com.br

19 Oct 2026

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Lessons from São Paulo’s labor movement in the fight against the far right and fascism

Felipe Guarnieri revisits São Paulo’s antifascist united front and the clash at Praça da Sé on October 7, 1934, drawing lessons about independent working-class mobilization against today’s far right.

Author: Felipe Guarnieri Source: esquerdadiario.com.br

Felipe Guarnieri Brazil Right-wing

15 Oct 2026

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Is Brazilian youth right-wing? Between disgusting deputies and burned flags

More than ever, if the historic votes of Nikolas Ferreira, Lucas Pavanato and Eduarda Campopiano surprised by the incidence of reactionism among youth, with millions of votes and high engagement on social media in hateful speeches, it is clear that youth and the student movement are already assumin…

Author: Vitória Camargo Source: esquerdadiario.com.br

Vitória Camargo Brazil Elections Generation Z

06 Oct 2026

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Lula’s Defeat Wasn't Inevitable

We need fights, collective action, and vision. Otherwise, the left is identified with the status quo An electoral turnaround in the second round of Brazil’s presidential election is possible, however difficult. But the illusion that the left can govern without a long-term project, without confront…

Author: Labor Politics Source: laborpolitics.com

Eric Blanc Brazil Elections Labor movement strategies

30 Sep 2026

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Brazil at a crossroads: the extreme right is not invincible

On October 4, Brazil goes to the polls. Nearly 159 million voters will decide who becomes president in Latin America's largest country. The election takes place at the same time as Donald Trump's USA is once again trying to advance its positions in the region and international far-right groups are …

Author: Internationalen Source: internationalen.se

Brazil Elections Politics and labor Right-wing

11 Sep 2026

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From Bolsonaro to Milei and Kast: The Cerimedo Case Reveals the Networks of the Latin American Far Right -

The arrest in Bolivia of Argentine political consultant Fernando Cerimedo—suspected of ordering the attack on his ex-partner Nadia Beller—might have been reduced to nothing more than a sensational criminal case. But the raids, judicial investigations, and revelations that have unfolded since mid-Au…

Author: Christian Dubucq Source: vientosur.info

Christian Dubucq Argentina Brazil Chile

09 Sep 2026

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Elections: The Wheat and the Chaff

But how does this freedom work? Does it really work in practice? Or do the power of money, the power of entities outside of politics, and the chaotic force of social media distort this freedom? Therefore, the first priority must be the preservation of freedom and autonomy. People may listen to adv…

Source: radiopeaobrasil.com.br

Brazil Elections Politics and labor

01 Sep 2026

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In May 2026, a strike by university students and administrative staff, as well as school teachers, began in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.

In May 2026, a strike by university students and administrative staff, as well as school teachers, began in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The protesters demanded higher salaries and scholarships. We spoke with political scientist Alexander Sherstobitov, a visiting professor at the University of S…

Author: Университетская платформа/University Platform Source: syg.ma

Alexander Sherstobitov Brazil Education University Platform

06 Aug 2026

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What is behind the shift to the right in Latin America?

An interview with Ecuadorian professor Miguel Ruiz on the rise of the right in Latin America, US influence, neoliberalism, and the challenges facing the left and progressive movements. Shield of the Americas Summit held in Florida. Photo: US Dept of State The rise of the right and the “new right”…

Author: Zoe. Source: breakthroughnews.org

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Future Skills: How Trade Unions Shape Vocational Education

01:00 · Pacific Time (PT) · Online

Who determines the knowledge and skills the labour market will need tomorrow? Should vocational education be the sole responsibility of the state and employers? What role can trade unions play in shaping the future of work and professions? Join our webinar, “Future Skills: How Trade Unions Shape Vocational Education.” The webinar will be held in English, with simultaneous interpretation into Ukrainian. Vocational education is not only about preparing young people for their first jobs. It also gives workers opportunities to gain new skills, improve their qualifications and adapt to changes in the labour market. In Norway, trade unions actively take part in shaping vocational education and skills development policy. Cooperation between the state, employers and trade unions helps align the needs of the economy with workers’ interests. We will discuss: • How Norway’s vocational education and workforce training system is organised • The role of trade unions in shaping skills and competence development policy • How tripartite cooperation between the state, employers and trade unions works in vocational education • How to ensure that vocational training meets the real needs of the labour market • Why lifelong learning and upskilling matter for protecting workers’ interests • How trade unions can influence access to and the quality of vocational education This topic is especially important for Ukraine. The war has significantly changed the labour market: some sectors face severe skills shortages, others need new competencies, and thousands of workers have had to change occupations or adapt to new conditions. At the same time, Ukraine’s reconstruction, economic modernisation and European integration will require new approaches to vocational education and workforce training. But who will decide which skills are needed? And will workers and their trade unions have a voice in shaping this policy? Vocational education is not only a response to employers’ needs. It is also an investment in people, their opportunities, professional development and future. That is why trade unions must be full participants in shaping policy in this field. Join the discussion on how cooperation between trade unions, employers and the state can help build a vocational education system that meets today’s challenges and prepares workers for the future. Time: 12:00–13:30 MSK (UTC+3), November 3, 2026. Working language: English

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