Brazil
Where it all began. The L gesture has followed Lula since 1989 and, in 2026, became the symbol of those who stand up to the far right.
Every country
The L around the world.
The gesture left Brazil and reached rallies, parliaments and social media in other countries. Here are all the places where the L has appeared, with the news and videos from each one.
Spain
Leaders and activists of the Spanish left began making the L at public rallies, such as in Madrid.
Mexico
The L gesture was repeated by leaders and supporters of the Mexican left.
Chile
Socialist Party lawmakers made the L inside the Chilean Congress.
Argentina
Mobilization groups inspired by the Brazilian "Lula Army" began organizing in the country.
France
Supporters of Jean-Luc Mélenchon created digital channels inspired by the Brazilian model, looking ahead to 2027.
United States
Progressive activists began discussing the Brazilian model as inspiration to take on the far right.
Germany
The rise of the AfD has raised the alarm: the German left is debating how to confront the far right, which is gaining allies elsewhere in Europe.
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