Some news about the student struggle in Brazil

We share some of the latest news from student struggles published by A Nova Democracia.

Protests for free transport pass in Maranhão

On March 18, in São Luís, a protest brought together high school students, university students, teachers, and workers in Deodoro Square, demanding the implementation of free student trans pass by 2025. Despite a previous plebiscite approving the measure with 89.91% of the votes, it has not yet been implemented. The event culminated at the Praia Grande Integration Terminal, where protesters paralyzed bus circulation for 20 minutes, calling for free transportation for the population. The Student Collective Sons of the People (CEFP) actively participated, demanding that Governor Carlos Brandão also guarantee free transp for the entire metropolitan area. The CEFP emphasized that municipal borders should not be an obstacle to access to education. This was the first major event of the Front for Free Transportation, which plans new mobilizations.

Students against the attempted invasion of UnB

More than 400 people, including students and professors, protested at the University of Brasília (UnB) on March 24 in response to threats from a group of right-wing extremists who had called for a rally in support of Bolsonaro. Days earlier, this group had entered the university, painting over graffiti and distributing far-right posters, without evidence for accusations of illicit activities on campus. Many were not students and attacked academic freedom.

Federal University of Rondônia filled with democratic newspapers

On March 18 and 19, the Support Committee for AND in Porto Velho conducted brigades to sell newspapers and books during the UNIR Entities Fair, selling 70 copies of edition 258. Many students, especially from peasant and indigenous families, praised AND for its commitment to denounce crimes against these groups and promote the struggle for land. The Committee used the printed edition to advocate for the Agrarian Revolution, highlighting the importance of students supporting this cause in Rondônia and throughout Brazil. A tribute was also paid to Professor Fausto Arruda, remembering his legacy.