Ep:#55 Brazilian politics and being the change with Ivan Moraes

It’s an election year in Brazil, and as many of you will know, it’s a big one.  Bolsonaro in power.  Brazil’s democracy on the rocks.  And a country extremely impacted by covid, where basic human rights are worse than we’ve ever seen them.  So I felt it was fitting to speak with my good friend, Ivan Moraes.  A father, journalist, dreamer, writer, defender of human rights and City councilor in Recife for the socialism and liberty party (PSOL). He’s currently in his second term in the Municipal Chamber of Recife, and will be the candidate for state deputy in the 2022 elections.  Ivan helps us understand what Brazil is facing right now in this election.  He explains why he went into politics.  He talks about the challenges. What his life looks like in the spot light. But also why it’s so important.  We hear about what gives him hope.  But also what keeps him up at night.  And he talks about how everyone can be the change.  As Siba says, “The world moves, every time you take a step”.  There are so many learnings and takeaways in this episode. And important insights to what is happening on the ground in Brazil. This is a must listen.  So grab your favourite beverage. Or throw on those running shoes and here is an inspiring chat with Ivan.  And please don’t forget to let us know what you think of this episode, leave a review and subscribe.  And if you would like to be reminded of future podcasts and other inspiring stories from TIE, join our newsletter here. http://bit.ly/TIENewsletter