What's Left of the Brazilian Left? Reasons for Cautious Optimism from the Landless Workers Movement.

The article discusses about socialist movements in Brazil and focuses on the activities of the Landless Workers Movement (MST) in promoting socialism in the country. Topics discussed include MST's programs towards a socialist public education system in Brazil, the organization's relations with the Brazilian Workers Party (PT), and the social policies of former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.