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Brazil’s economic and political rollercoaster

Brazil’s economic and political rollercoaster
Already the last Workers' Party President Rousseff had "capitulated to neoliberal policies" argues the author, which did not save her from impeachment. Lula faces even worse conditions today.
Brazil: First reflections on the electoral results

Brazil: First reflections on the electoral results
While the Left and others worldwide celebrate Lula's victory - Fernando Esteche from Argentina makes some critical remarks on the elections results and the path ahead.
“Lula will revive BRICS”

“Lula will revive BRICS”
On the foreign policy fundamentals of the expected next President of Brazil.
The road to the recovery of the monetary sovereignty of nations

The road to the recovery of the monetary sovereignty of nations
A view from Argentina on Lula's proposal to create a common currency for South America.
The creation of a South American currency can speed up regional integration

The creation of a South American currency can speed up regional integration
Details on Brazilian former President and presidential candidate Lula da Silva's proposal to "get rid of US Dollar dependency and create a common currency for South America".
Brazilian presidential candidate (and favorite) Lula: “Instead of depending on the US Dollar, we will create a common currency for Latin America”

Brazilian presidential candidate (and favorite) Lula: “Instead of depending on the US Dollar, we will create a common currency for Latin America”
Lula's advisers propose to establish a South American Central Bank - comments from Venezuela, Argentina and Brazil itself.
“Lula’s government will not support isolating Russia – BRICS is a strategic alliance”

“Lula’s government will not support isolating Russia – BRICS is a strategic alliance”
The Communist Party of Brazil advocates a "negotiated peaceful solution with respect to legitimate security concerns".
Lula is coming back

Lula is coming back
Impressions from an 18-hour bus trip in Brazil and more.
The road to October in the Brazilian political scenery

The road to October in the Brazilian political scenery
Attacks, coups, unexpected alliances, retreats from candidacy and frauds are all among the options in the electoral process that might jeopardize the whole political system.
Lula: Back to the ring

Lula: Back to the ring
Brazilian Workers' Party's Lula da Silva returns to the political struggle in a very divided, militarized country. Can he succeed?