The Dig Brazil and the World System w/ Fernando Haddad
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Nov 4, 2025 
Fernando Haddad, Brazil's Finance Minister and former mayor of São Paulo, dives deep into the intricacies of Brazilian political economy. He links the neoliberal crisis to the rise of the far right, analyzing past political strategies and the PT's resilience. Haddad advocates a renewed class analysis and discusses Brazil's role in BRICS and global governance. He tackles the challenges of green industrialization, digital monopolies, and the importance of multilateralism, all while balancing practical finance work with his broader socialist vision.
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Coup, Car Wash, And The 2018 Campaign
- Haddad recounts the 2016 parliamentary coup that removed Dilma Rousseff and the politicized Operation Car Wash that barred Lula from 2018.
- He ran in Lula's stead and reached the second round with about 45% despite those constraints.
Recenter Class While Embracing Diversity
- Haddad urges the left to re-center social class while recognizing the heterogeneity of non-property classes.
- He calls for inventive politics to build unity among diverse precarious and creative workers.
This Government's Leftward Push
- Haddad defends Lula's current government as the most left-leaning PT administration, emphasizing taxing the rich and tackling inequality.
- He highlights progressive environmental leadership and multilateral initiatives like COP30 and G20 presidency themes.
