Bulletin 95 – People’s Committee in Defense of Lula and Democracy
Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil – 5/25/2018 – 11:50 AM
- The Family Agriculture Caravan, organized by Fetraf, the Federation of Family Agriculture Workers, arrived in the #LulaLivre Vigil today. The farmers participated in the “Good Morning, Lula” yell and filled Olga Benario square. Afterwords, they held a workshop on healthy food and food security.
- The mood is upbeat today in the Vigil, with the arrival of another bus caravan. The family farmers distributed food to the people who are in the Vigil defending freedom for ex-President Lula, who has been held as a political prisoner since April 7th. At 2 PM, the Democracia em Rede program will begin in the Democracy House, with a debate on energy sovereignty which will be broadcast live, here: https://pt-br.facebook.com/vigilialulalivre/
During the same time, Fetraf representatives will hold a debate in the Vigil about pension reform.
- Pedro Carrano, the journalist from Brasil de Fato, is launching his new book, “History of the Oaxaca Commune” in the #LulaLivre Vigil today. The book tells the story of the landmark experience of the peoples uprising in Oaxaca in 2006, which started with a strike for higher wages by over 70,000 teachers. As evening sets in, as has happened ever Friday since the Vigil began, the daily activities will culminate with a “lights for Lula” act.
- Many cities across Brazil have already confirmed that they will commemorate the launching of Lula as a pre-candidate for the presidency this Sunday. Confirm the schedules in the different cities here:http://www.pt.org.br/mais-de-70-cidades-lançam-pre-candidatura-de-lula-a-presidencia/
People who would like to participate in any of these events are invited to send photos and video to the following e-mail address:[email protected]
- Rural teachers sent an emotional letter to ex-President Lula which can be read here:http://www.pt.org.br/educadores-do-campo-enviam-carta-emocionada-a-lula/
Bulletin 95 – People’s Committee in Defense of Lula and Democracy
Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil – 5/25/2018 – 11:50 AM
