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Geopolitics, Global South, Latin America view from the left
The Latin American far-right is in deep trouble. In Brazil, Bolsonaro has just been indicted for leading a failed coup attempt. Investigators uncovered the speech he intended to deliver had he succeeded in becoming a dictator.
February 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Hours after Milei used his official X account to promote a cryptocurrency, sparking a surge in investments, the value of the currency nearly collapsed. Investors are outraged, and even pro-Milei corporate media outlets are now investigating the situation.
February 16, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Lula's government in Brazil is facing a significant decline in popularity, with the latest poll showing a sharp 20% drop in excellent/good evaluations. Warning signs are flashing, and a ministerial reshuffle appears to be on the horizon. This situation is particularly challenging because (cont)
February 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Trump has announced reciprocal tariffs to be imposed on all countries, citing Brazilian ethanol tariffs as part of the justification. However, this declaration seems unusual, as Brazil exports very little ethanol to the United States, meaning that imposing tariffs would have minimal impact.
February 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The Gramsci quote that has circulated widely on the internet — “The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born: now is the time of monsters” — is not the actual quote. Based on my research, this version is a loose translation popularized by Slavoj Žižek.
February 13, 2025 at 9:14 AM