Just over one year ago, our first analysis of the administration of newly elected Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva concluded with a cry of alert: Once in power, the left is showing itself determined to transform Brazil, with its very important geo-strategic position, into an ideological powerbase to oppose American influence and … Read more
Argentina’s “Picketer” Movement: At the Service of a Global Socialist-anarchist Revolution? In our coverage of leftism in Latin America, we thought it would be interesting to report on what is happening in Argentina where a leftist movement similar to Brazil’s Landless Rural Workers Movement (MST) is growing. Presently Argentines live in a … Read more
For nearly five decades the left has been trying to impose a socialist and confiscatory land reform on Brazil. From the beginning, the so-called Catholic left, and particularly the National Conference of Brazilian Bishops (CNBB), has been the leading proponents and the most important driving force of that policy. With strong links … Read more
The leftist ideological profile of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration, so skillfully toned down during his election campaign, is now emerging with ever greater clarity. This can be seen in the leftist political bills and projects announced and set in motion with every passing day. A recurring tactic is also … Read more
Brazil’s March to Socialism Gains Impetus with the Decisive Support of the “Catholic Left” A “smoke screen” of confusion in present-day Brazil masks revolutionary agitation and especially the destabilizing action of the “Catholic left” “Perhaps the greatest challenge facing our government over the next few years is getting Brazil to occupy her … Read more
Over the last month and a half, the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has suffered from declining credibility. Polls show its public approval rating down by nearly 20%. This is especially due to the government’s unequivocal association with “social movements” like the Pastoral Commission on the Land (CPT) and … Read more
Over the last few weeks, Brazil suffered two institutional crises with far reaching consequences. They were sparked by statements and attitudes of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, whose image was inevitably damaged. Political analysts point out Lula’s growing messianic and populist tone. He has now shed his moderate image adopted during … Read more
Just over six months into the new administration, the Brazilian political scene is marked by debates on social security and tax reforms. According to dependable indicators and trusted analysts, the Brazilian economy is going through a period of stagnation. Controversy surrounds the economic model adopted by the Lula government, particularly among political … Read more
The Workers’ Party (PT) now governing Brazil is a party of socialist bent that pretends to be moderate while implementing a radical agenda. The director of one of the largest Brazilian newspapers leaves no doubt where the PT’s socialist roots began. He writes of the “three currents that came together to form … Read more
Implementing an agrarian land reform in Brazil is a major goal of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration. To do this, the President chose Trotskyite-leaning Miguel Rossetto, the most radical member in his cabinet, as Land Reform Minister. This issue of Lulawatch will deal with the present status of land reform … Read more