They say no to political projects that turn immigrants into enemies by persecuting them, criminalizing them, and denying them fundamental rights.

Lula's incredible come-from-behind victory in Brazil and the Democrats' landslide in the US midterms are a real blow to the Trump administration's attempt to dominate the Western Hemisphere.

They give reason for hope to those who want a more democratic and egalitarian politics in the Americas.

He has long specialized in Brazil.

That said, the Democrats don't have a stellar record when it comes to respecting the sovereignty of Latin American countries.

So how things develop over the coming years and decades will, to some extent, depend on how citizens of the U.S. and other countries in the region are able to mobilize to shape policy.

They say no to political projects that turn immigrants into enemies by persecuting them, criminalizing them, and denying them fundamental rights.

Lula's incredible come-from-behind victory in Brazil and the Democrats' landslide in the US midterms are a real blow to the Trump administration's attempt to dominate the Western Hemisphere.

They give reason for hope to those who want a more democratic and egalitarian politics in the Americas.

He has long specialized in Brazil.

That said, the Democrats don't have a stellar record when it comes to respecting the sovereignty of Latin American countries.

So how things develop over the coming years and decades will, to some extent, depend on how citizens of the U.S. and other countries in the region are able to mobilize to shape policy.