PSOL

PSOL, or Partido Socialismo e Liberdade (Socialism and Liberty Party), is a left-wing political party in Brazil. It was founded in 2004 by dissidents from the Workers’ Party (PT) and members from social movements who criticized the PT’s shift toward centrism. The party positions itself as socialist with an emphasis on participatory democracy, anti-imperialism, and social justice. It advocates for robust public services, such as universal healthcare and free public education, expanded social protections, progressive taxation, labor rights, and gender and LGBT equality. It supports democratic reforms, including stronger citizen participation in decision-making and municipal participatory budgeting.

PSOL operates across Brazil at municipal, state, and national levels. It has held seats in the Chamber of Deputies and in state legislatures, and it has participated in coalitions with other left-wing parties. The party is often described as being more radical or anti-establishment relative to some other left groups in Brazil, and it has roots in social movements and labor organizing. PSOL has been active in protests and social campaigns on issues such as corruption, poverty, race and gender equality, and environmental protection.

In international networks, PSOL has aligned with like-minded parties and organizations on the left, and it participates in forums associated with socialist and anti-capitalist movements. The party maintains a relatively small but persistent presence in Brazilian politics and continues to advocate for its core platform despite electoral challenges.