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December 2022 eNewsletter

Brazil's Movements Respond to Coup Attempt

On Sunday the 8th, members of Brazil’s far right and their supporters stormed government buildings in the capital Brasilia. But on the Monday after, Brazil’s social movements responded.

Popular movements and trade unions have now adopted a state of “permanent mobilization” in defense of democracy, the legitimately elected government, and against the coup. Movements anticipate the storming of Brasilia as just one step in a broader far-right attempt at overturning the election results. Progressive movements will need ongoing international solidarity to defend democracy and push for deeper transformation.

TAKE ACTION: Expel Brazil’s Former President from the United States!

There is substantial evidence that Bolsonaro was behind the attempted Jan. 8 coup and that he was advised by Trump and his supporters on it. At present, Bolsonaro continues to be in Florida, where he has taken up temporary residency.

A Step Forward for Territorial Rights in Brazil

After 22 years of struggle, the Huni Kui people are making headway in getting official recognition of their territorial rights.

Brazilians Demand Justice Four Years after Brumadhino Dam Disaster

This past week marked four years since the horrific Brumadinho dam disaster in Brazil. Our partner the Movement of People Affected by Dams (MAB) held a series of mobilizations to push for overdue justice and reparations.

Soil to Sky: Climate Solutions That Transform

A new CLIMA Fund report presents a new body of evidence demonstrating how grassroots movements are key to transforming the two largest polluting sectors globally: food and energy.

Thank You So Much for Your Support!

We’d like to thank you so much for your support and being a part of the Grassroots International family. Together, we were able to raise more than $1.5 million for social movements in November and December of 2022… smashing our original goal of $1 million.

We’ll be putting that money to good use, getting it in the hands of Indigenous Peoples, small farmers and peasants, and feminist organizers in Haiti, West Africa, and more. We hope these videos give you a taste of the amazing projects you supported through this year-end campaign.

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