PRESS RELEASES
Black Movement Calls for Coordinated Lula-Biden Action against Discrimination
Black Movement Calls for Coordinated Lula-Biden Action against Discrimination. Ten organizations deliver a letter on the subject to the presidents of Brazil and the USA. Entities call for greater participation of civil society in the implementation of binational agreements.
US Lawmakers Call for Investigation of Bolsonaro
US Lawmakers Call for Investigation of Bolsonaro. Document also defends the revocation of the visa granted to the former Brazilian president. WBO participated in the articulation with congressional representatives in Washington.
In an unprecedented action, lawmakers from Brazil and the US unite against attacks on democracy
In an unprecedented action, lawmakers from Brazil and the US unite against attacks on democracy. Group made up of more than 60 congressional representatives and senators from both countries publish joint statement. Statement speaks of coordinated action among far-right groups in both countries and calls for accountability
Bolsonaro's Followers Invade Congress, Supreme Court and Presidential Palace
Bolsonaro's Followers Invade Congress, Supreme Court and Presidential Palace. Far-right coup movement copies Trump's efforts and tries to overthrow Lula's legitimate government. Omission of the security forces raises the alert for the risk of a coup.
Bolsonaristas resort to violence in Brasilia, one month before Lula's inauguration
Bolsonaristas resort to violence in Brasilia, one month before Lula's inauguration. Coup Plotters and Violent Demonstrators Need to be Stopped by the Police and Held Accountable by the Courts. International Community Must Remain Vigilant at this Decisive Moment for Brazil.
Celso Amorim's interview with Brazil Office
Celso Amorim's interview with Brazil Office. Former Foreign Minister in the governments of Itamar Franco, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and Dilma Rousseff talks about the foreign policy of the new Brazilian government. In conversation with James N. Green on the Brazil Unfiltered podcast, the diplomat analyzes the future of relations with the BRICS, South American neighbors, and the United States
President’s Electoral Coalition Goes to the Electoral Court to Question Lula's Legitimate Victory
President’s Electoral Coalition Goes to the Electoral Court to Question Lula's Legitimate Victory. Minister Alexandre de Moraes Denies Request to Invalidate almost Half of the Ballot Boxes
Lula is Elected President of Brazil. Bolsonaro Must Support the Transition
Lula is Elected President of Brazil. Bolsonaro Must Support the Transition. Workers’ Party (PT) candidate received more than 2 million votes more than his rival and is expected to take office on January 1, 2023. Current president must recognize the result and refrain from inciting violence and unfounded questioning
Delegation of US Specialists Accompanies Second Round of Brazilian election
Delegation of US Specialists Accompanies Second Round of Brazilian election. Five international experts will be in Brazil on a visit organized by the Washington Brazil Office (WBO) at the invitation of Regional Electoral Court in São Paulo. Members of the delegation will accompany the Ballot Box Integrity test and visit polling places.
The WBO’s live coverage of the second round of the Brazilian election
The WBO’s live coverage of the second round of the Brazilian election. Analysts will take turns speaking over the course of our four-hour-long broadcast. Coverage will be live on Twitter Spaces and will be in English.
International Mission publishes its statement on the 1st round
International Mission publishes its statement on the 1st round. Document cites records of 'threats, physical assaults and politically motivated killings'. Group urges the Brazilian government to investigate and hold those involved accountable
Second round in Brazil requires redoubled attention with defense of democracy
Second round in Brazil requires redoubled attention with the defense of democracy. Lula and Bolsonaro will have decisive confrontation on October 30th. Statements by the current president about the polls and the military again generate concern
The WBO’s live broadcast covering and analyzing the Brazilian election
The WBO’s live broadcast covering and analyzing the Brazilian election. More than 15 analysts will take turns speaking over the course of our four-hour-long broadcast.
US Senate unanimously approves resolution in defense of democracy in Brazil
US Senate unanimously approves resolution in defense of democracy in Brazil. No senator - not even from the Republican Party - opposed the text presented by Senators Tim Kaine and Bernie Sanders. Document recommends suspending US-Brazil relations in case of attack on the electoral system
International Mission of Human Rights Specialists follows Brazilian election
International Mission of Human Rights Specialists follows Brazilian election. The objective is to monitor and to provide information to the international community about the context of the dispute. The Work will focus on human rights violations and political violence in the electoral context
International manifesto in defense of elections in Brazil
International personalities sign manifesto in defense of democracy and elections in Brazil. Roger Waters, Anne Hidalgo, Danny Glover, Pablo Iglesias and Noam Chomsky are among the more than 100 artists, academics, activists and politicians from 10 countries who sign the the letter. Document seeks to support Brazilian institutions in the face of Bolsonaro's anti-democratic attacks.
US Congressmen urge Biden to press Bolsonaro for democracy
US Congressmen urge Biden to press Bolsonaro for democracy. Letter to the US President has the signature of at least 31 representatives and 8 senators. Document accuses Brazilian president of threatening democratic institutions on the eve of the election.
WBO weekly bulletin closely follows elections in Brazil
WBO weekly bulletin closely follows elections in Brazil. Newsletter in English brings information about the Brazilian presidential race to more than 2,000 subscribers. The free publication is available for subscription via the WBO website.
At the European Union, Brazilian organizations denounce Bolsonaro's attacks on the electoral system
At the European Union, Brazilian organizations denounce Bolsonaro's attacks on the electoral system. Trip includes meetings in Brussels, Madrid, Geneva, Paris and Rome. Initiative comes after meetings held in July with congressmen and other US authorities in Washington DC
WBO discusses the role of major digital platforms in elections
Experts draw parallels between the US and Brazil cases. Debate will be open for virtual participation, with simultaneous translation