Brasilien, und nun? Die Schlangeneier oder die brütenden Konsequenzen

hs after the devastating oil spill in the region. This move has sparked outrage among environmentalists and indigenous communities who are already facing the destruction of their lands and livelihoods due to deforestation and illegal mining.

The situation in Brazil is dire, with the rise of far-right extremism, the erosion of democratic institutions, and the destruction of the environment. It is clear that Bolsonarismo, the ideology and movement behind President Jair Bolsonaro, is still alive and well, even if it is not officially recognized. The Hate Cabinet, led by Bolsonaro’s son Carlos, continues to spread misinformation and hate speech, targeting marginalized communities and promoting violence.

The media, particularly evangelical channels like Record TV, play a significant role in disseminating this hate and supporting Bolsonaro’s agenda. The evangelical churches, which make up a significant portion of the population, also contribute to the spread of hate and misinformation, often aligning themselves with paramilitary groups and controlling various aspects of daily life in certain neighborhoods.

One of the most pressing issues in Brazil is food insecurity, with a significant portion of the population facing hunger. This is not only a consequence of the pandemic but also a result of structural issues such as the absence of agrarian reform, dismantling of public policies, and rising food prices. Misinformation and hate speech exacerbate this issue, disproportionately affecting women, the Black population, rural dwellers, and residents of certain regions.

To effectively tackle hunger and its underlying causes, comprehensive public policies are needed. This includes fighting misinformation and hate speech, regulating social media to prevent the spread of false information, promoting cultural diversity, and ensuring digital inclusion. It also requires strengthening the executive and judicial branches of government, restoring dignity to democratic institutions, and holding fake news propagators accountable.

The current situation in Brazil is a result of a culture war fueled by misinformation, hate speech, and the interests of powerful individuals and industries. The destruction of the environment, violence against marginalized communities, and erosion of democratic institutions are all consequences of this war. It is crucial for progressive policies to address these systemic issues and stand strong against the forces that seek to undermine them

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Brazil, Now What? The Serpent’s Eggs or Incubating Consequences

“The Serpent’s Eggs or Repetition of History”. Dry and oil pastel on paper. Jean Wyllys, 2023. Lula’s new mandate got off to a rocky start. When sworn in on 1 January this year, he vowed to rebuild a country in “terrible ruins”. But it wasn’t just ruins he had to deal with. There were things that lay in waiting, many serpent’s eggs to be hatched in different nests within the administration he would be taking over. Yet instead of a coherent stance that would take consequences into account, it seems that Lula has decided to rest on his laurels as a pragmatist and deal maker, which means selecting piecemeal actions and consorting and making compromises with people who are set

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