China and the Global South – Could China help Brazil overcome its economic crisis?
Brazil will need a gigantic effort to reindustrialise its economy and China is committed to assisting other developing countries accelerate their development.
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Lula’s victory in Brazil is also a victory for the world
Lula’s leadership against the US’s Global Monroe Doctrine establishes that while his victory in Brazil’s election is important for Brazilians, it is equally important for the peoples of the world.
Lula’s victory in the second round is essential for Brazil
A Lula victory in the second round is essential for Brazil as Bolsonaro remains a serious threat to Brazilian democracy.
The most important election in the Americas is in Brazil
There is hope. A Lula presidency could ‘offer robust leadership for a world that seems to be crumbling due to the myriad challenges such as climate catastrophe, warfare and social toxicity’.
A historic victory for the left in Colombia
The victory for the left in Colombia marks the latest success for a rejuvenated left across Latin America. The election of Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez is an inspiration to socialists in Latin America and across the globe.
Dilma Rousseff – Brazil’s place is not with the US but independent and alongside China
Forces in Latin America seeking national independence and socialism are increasingly interacting with China. Illustrating this was a recent speech by Dilma Rousseff, Brazil’s former president, organised by Brazil’s School of Latin American and Global Studies. Rousseff spoke about China’s economic development and its influence in Latin America – and criticised the harmful role of Brazil and Latin America’s submission to the United States.