Lula reaches almost 100 days as a political prisoner and rises in the polls.
Approaching his 100th day as a political prisoner this Monday, a condition recognized by the International Foundation for Human Rights, former president Lula continues to challenge his tormentors to present evidence against him; as none has yet surfaced, Lula remains the clear leader in the polls, with approximately 35% of voting intentions, creating a new impasse for the coup plotters who are attempting to once again undermine democracy to promote a sham election in Brazil, without his participation.
247 - About to complete 100 days as a political prisoner this Monday, condition recognized by the International Foundation for Human RightsFormer President Lula continues to challenge his tormentors to present evidence against him. Since none has yet surfaced, Lula remains the clear leader in the polls, with approximately 35% of voting intentions, creating a new impasse for the coup plotters who are attempting to undermine democracy once again to promote a sham election in Brazil, without his participation.
Read the Democratic Resistance Bulletin below:
Bulletin 146 - Committee in Defense of Lula and Democracy
Live from Curitiba - July 14, 2018 - 9 PM
1. Brazil needs to be happy again. And it will be happy again. The Lula Livre Vigil has been in Curitiba for almost 100 days defending justice and democracy in Brazil, demanding the freedom of the best president Brazil has ever had. Watch the video, contribute to the Vigil's crowdfunding campaign and help the resistance continue: https://www.facebook.com/vigilialulalivre/videos/242830309778368/
2. In addition to the events that took place throughout Brazil on the National Day of Struggle for Lula's Freedom, this Friday (13), groups also mobilized in Portugal and England, demanding the freedom of the former president and condemning the partisan actions of sectors of the Judiciary, especially Judge Sérgio Moro. In Portugal, an event took place in Camões Square, in Lisbon, with Portuguese MP Joana Mortágua and MP Antônio Filipe, who defended Lula's freedom. In London, the Lula Livre UK Committee participated in the march against the visit of US President Donald Trump. Read more: http://www.pt.org.br/dia-de-luta-por-lula-livre-tem-adesao-em-portugal-e-inglaterra/
3. A group of approximately 70 artists who support Lula's freedom, including writers, cartoonists, and poets, led by Ademir Assunção and Marcelino Freire, have come together to create a book titled "LulaLivre" (Free Lula). The work, scheduled for release at the end of July, will feature names such as Augusto de Campos, Aldir Blanc, Frei Betto, Chico Cesar, Laerte, Caco Galhardo, Carlos Rennó, and Xico Sá. Learn more: http://www.pt.org.br/artistas-brasileiros-se-unem-em-livro-por-lula-livre/
4. The Vigil reached its 99th day with cultural and political activities. In the morning, the greeting to President Lula included the presence of the MST Dom Thomáz Caravan, followed by a workshop on communication, struggle, and photography with the Mídia Ninja collective. In the afternoon, a round table discussion was held on "The Attack on Social Rights," with Lúcia Côrtes da Costa, a professor at the State University of Ponta Grossa (UEPG).
Bulletin 146 - Committee in Defense of Lula and Democracy
Live from Curitiba - July 14, 2018 - 9 PM