How did Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pull off his remarkable comeback victory in Brazil? And what does his election victory reveal about the state of Brazilian politics, the power of grassroots mobilisation, and the global struggle against the far right?In this interview, we speak with Brazilian journalist **Brian Mier** to analyse Brazil's elections, the political forces behind Lula's victory, and the challenges facing the Brazilian left.We examine how Lula overcame the odds to defeat Jair Bolsonaro, the role of grassroots political mobilisation, and the growing importance of digital media in shaping electoral outcomes. We also investigate allegations of social media manipulation and Meta's role in Brazil's political landscape.Beyond the election itself, Brian Mier traces the historical roots of Brazilian fascism, examines the phenomenon of 'subfascism', and discusses the influence of foreign forces in the country's domestic politics.Finally, we explore the challenges confronting Lula's government and what the Brazilian left must do to consolidate its electoral victory and advance a transformative political agenda.IN THIS INTERVIEW:- How Lula managed his remarkable comeback victory- The political factors behind Bolsonaro's defeat- Meta, social media and the manipulation of electoral narratives- The importance of grassroots mobilisation- Why the Brazilian left needs a stronger digital media strategy- The historical roots of Brazilian fascism- Understanding subfascism and foreign influence- The challenges facing Lula's government and the Brazilian leftGuest: Brian Mier – Journalist based in Brazil**CHAPTERS:**00:00 Analyzing the Brazilian Political Landscape 02:08 Factors Behind the Come-From-Behind Win 03:56 Meta's Role in Election Manipulation 09:20 The Power of Grassroots Mobilization 17:41 Digital Media and the Left's Strategy 23:02 The Roots of Brazilian Fascism 37:07 Subfascism and Foreign Influence 46:08 Navigating Future Governance Challenges 🔴🔴🔴Support independent journalismSupport Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴If you value independent journalism and political analysis from a Global South perspective, subscribe to India & Global Left.#Brazil #Lula #BrazilElections #Bolsonaro #BrianMier #BrazilianPolitics #FarRight #Fascism