Brazil, Latin America and the Caribbean resist Jair Bolsonaro’s fascism

Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean denounces the election of Jair Bolsonaro as a victory for the 'fascist far right' and neoliberalism. The organization warns that his leadership threatens the rights of indigenous, black, and marginalized communities, while increasing the risk of militarization and violence. It further links this political shift to corporate interests in oil and agribusiness and expresses concern over potential military intervention in Venezuela. The statement concludes with a call for an internationalist anti-fascist front under the framework of the Continental Action for Democracy and against Neoliberalism.

• The organization characterizes Jair Bolsonaro as a representative of the 'fascist far right' whose political strategy involves attacking established rights and liberties, reflecting a neoliberal agenda.
• The rise of the right-wing in Brazil is expected to lead to increased violence and the militarization of politics and territories, continuing a trend of dismantling social achievements that began after the 2016 coup against Dilma Rousseff.
• National elites and transnational corporations, specifically those in the oil and agribusiness sectors, are accused of colluding to ensure the continuity of a conservative, neoliberal model.
• The document asserts that the electoral victory of fascism in Brazil increases the likelihood of a military invasion of Venezuela, supported by the United States and the Colombian right-wing administration.

APA

admin (2018). Brazil, Latin America and the Caribbean resist Jair Bolsonaro’s fascism. Friends of the Earth International. https://www.foei.org/brazil-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-resist-jair-bolsonaros-fascism/

Chicago

admin. Brazil, Latin America and the Caribbean resist Jair Bolsonaro’s fascism. Friends of the Earth International, 2018. https://www.foei.org/brazil-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-resist-jair-bolsonaros-fascism/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{admin2018brazil, author = {admin}, title = {{Brazil, Latin America and the Caribbean resist Jair Bolsonaro’s fascism}}, publisher = {Friends of the Earth International}, year = {2018}, month = nov, url = {https://www.foei.org/brazil-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-resist-jair-bolsonaros-fascism/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }