Americas

Will Trump’s Efforts to Boost Bolsonaro Blow Up in His Face?

Nick Cleveland-Stout / Responsible Statecraft Oct 2, 2026 U.S. interference in this weekend’s election in Brazil could help left-wing President Lula. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Americas

On the Ballot in Brazil: The Future of the Amazon

Seth Millstein / Sentient Sep 10, 2026 If Flávio Bolsonaro becomes president, he could reinstate his father’s policies and reverse Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s course corrections. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Environment

10 Years After the Paris Agreement, World Leaders Are Abandoning Its Most Famous Goal

Zoya Teirstein / Grist Nov 24, 2025 This year's U.N. climate negotiations crashed out on a hard truth: It’s all about the money. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Environment

The Road to Nowhere

Monica Piccinini / The Ecologist Dec 19, 2024 BR-319 is a highway to climate chaos in the heart of the Amazon. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

TD Original

The Truth Behind Musk v. Brazil

Michael Kwet / Truthdig Nov 18, 2024 The Brazilian government’s position on social media threatens the left that brought it to power. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Technology

Elon Musk Continues to Oppose a Democratized Internet

Ari Paul / FAIR Apr 12, 2024 The billionaire's so-called battle for free speech is really about leveraging social media to reshape global politics in favor of the right. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Americas

Will Brazil Really Say No to Oil and Gas?

Patricia Rodriguez / NACLA Feb 13, 2024 President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration brought high hopes of reversing devastating environmental destruction. Will a new fossil fuel boom undermine promises for change? Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Americas

Brazil’s Congress: Bolsonaro Accountable for January 8 Mob

GV Staff / Global Voices Brazil Oct 31, 2023 The special commission analyzed the events that led to the attack a week after Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva's inauguration. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Media

Australians: End the Persecution of Julian Assange

Robin Andersen / FAIR Oct 27, 2023 Aussie citizens and politicians alike have ramped up advocacy for the Wikileaks founder at a time when the mainstream media is largely silent. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground

The Drumbeat of Insurrection Sounds in Brazil

Michael Deibert / Truthdig Jan 9, 2023 The violence in Brasilia was shocking, but hardly surprising. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

2022 Brazilian General Election

Osmani Simanca Nov 1, 2022 Dig deeper

Bernie Sanders Has the Backing of Leftists Worldwide

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Dec 3, 2019 He’s distinguished himself from Elizabeth Warren with his support of leaders from the United Kingdom to Brazil. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )