Bulletin 279 – People’s Committee in Defense of Lula and Democracy

Straight from Curitiba – 11/25/2018 – 233rd Day of Resistance – 20:05

1. Members of British House of Commons filed a motion demanding freedom for Lula. Signed by 10 parliamentarians, the manifesto reinforces the condition of political prisoner for the former President, who was removed from the electoral race so that Jair Bolsonaro could win the election. It also denounces the extreme-right policies supported by the president-elect, which threaten democracy and the rights of minorities in Brazil, now with the support of Sergio Moro. Read more here:  http://www.pt.org.br/mocao-do-parlamento-britanico-defende-liberdade-de-lula/

2. The French Communist Party (PCF) paid homage to former President Lula during its Congress on this Sunday, November 25th. The solidarity act took place during the annual party meeting on in the commune of Ivry, on the outskirts of the French capital. Watch the video here: http://www.pt.org.br/video-lula-livre-no-congresso-do-partido-comunista-frances/

3. The Lula Livre Vigil, which has resisted together with ex-President Lula in Curitiba for over 200 days since he was unjustly arrested on April 7, has become one of the greatest resistance movements in the country. Supporters are welcomed and taken in there every day as they arrive from the most diverse regions of the country. Donate and contribute to the resistance on the Vigil website: https://vigilialulalivre.pt.org.br

4. Demonstrations of support and solidarity for Lula are being organized in countries around the world. Today a caravan arrived in Curitiba with representatives of 15 countries: Mexico, Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, Ghana, Lebanon, Palestine, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, East Timor, Russia and the United States. In honor of their visit, the good morning shout to President Lula was made in English. The Palestinian Balquees W. Abu Ukkarma said that there are many political prisoners in Palestine. “We know what you are facing with the political imprisonment of Lula,” he said, “we respect you and this fight is ours as well.”

5. Every Sunday an inter-religious ceremony takes place in the Lula Livre Vigil in Curitiba. The activists renew their energies and hope for the struggle, singing and praying in homage to the ex-President. Today’s ceremony was conducted by the Lutheran Pastor Mike and by the Catholic Nuns Inês, Regina, Rosália and Ana.

Bulletin 279 – People’s Committee in Defense of Lula and Democracy

Straight from Curitiba – 11/25/2018 – 233rd Day of Resistence – 20:05