Historic PT member criticizes PT's abandonment of grassroots work
Graduated in journalism from the State University of Bahia. Has worked for newspapers JC Concursos, Folha de S.Paulo, and O Estado de S.Paulo. Was a reporter for portals Datagro and Broto. Has been a reporter for Revista Oeste since March 2026.
TL;DR
- Maria Victoria Benevides, an 84-year-old political scientist and historic PT member, criticizes the party for neglecting grassroots work and popular participation.
- She believes the PT's focus on institutional politics and connections with well-known artists and intellectuals is insufficient.
- Benevides cites the 1970s East Zone Health Movement as an example of successful community mobilization.
- She also notes the effective community engagement of evangelical churches.
- Benevides criticizes perceived relationships between Supreme Court members and representatives of big capital, deeming it detrimental to the court's credibility.
- She has been nominated for the international Zayed Award for Human Fraternity for her work in human rights.