The organization of the First International Anti-Fascist Conference for the Sovereignty of Peoples is gaining momentum in Brazil through preparatory meetings to build political and intellectual networks against the extreme right.
According to its organizers, the event, scheduled for March 26-29 in the city of Porto Alegre, is part of a broader effort to create a space for coordination among social movements, progressive parties, unions, and groups concerned about the resurgence of authoritarian currents worldwide.
Press reports indicate that the meeting is expected to bring together more than 250 intellectuals, political leaders, and representatives of social movements to discuss the characteristics of contemporary fascism and develop common strategies for responding.
Israel Dutra, from the national leadership of the Socialism and Liberty Party, stated that the current preparation process reflects the growing reach of the event, with preliminary meetings taking place in various locations across the South American giant.
In this regard, he mentioned the recent meeting in São Paulo and announced similar events in Ribeirão Preto, Fortaleza, Natal, Florianópolis, and the interior of Rio Grande do Sul, the state whose capital is Porto Alegre.
According to Dutra, the proliferation of these pre-conferences demonstrates the interest of political and social organizations in broadening the debate on the threats posed by authoritarianism and neo-fascism on the global stage.
These gatherings serve as spaces for political training, the exchange of experiences, and the organization of delegations that will participate in the international event.
In this way, activists, academics, union members, and members of popular movements converge to strengthen cooperation among entities from different countries.
Among the groups participating in the preliminary meetings were peasant organizations, anti-racist collectives, feminist groups, unions, and citizen platforms that promote the defense of social and civil rights.
The fight against racism, feminism, and demands related to the world of work—issues considered fundamental pillars of democratic resistance—were also recurring themes in the discussions.
For the conference organizers, building an international anti-fascist network is crucial in a context marked by the rise of hate speech and geopolitical conflicts that, in their view, fuel the advance of ultraconservative forces.
[ SOURCE: PRENSA LATINA ]
