Elections in Brazil

Their importance and what comes next

Debate with Augusto Fontan Moura, Palestine activist

On October 25th, Brazil re-elected Lula da Silva as president, denying Flávio Bolsonaro the presidency. Lula, following his weak government, suffered a strong defeat in the first round of the elections, but unprecedent independent street mobilization and a powerful online campaign stopped Bolsonaro from claiming the presidency. The street mobilization was truly independent, beginning with students and lacking central coordination. This led to a historic win in the runoff and dealing an important blow to the advance of Bolsonarism in Brazil. But this victory goes beyond Brazil as it slows the advance of Trump’s political influence throughout the region, as well as thwart the complete American-zionist takeover of South America. It also has possible lessons for Europe, some already being put in practice.