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Brazilian Archives 72: Reflections on June 2013 Protests and Crowd Dynamics

publication · 2026-04-23

The publication 'Arquivos brasileiros-72' examines the June 2013 protests in Brazil, framing them as a significant metropolitan wildcat strike—the first of its scale in the country. It explores the solidarity revolt and the defense of politics through an anarchist manifesto perspective. The text analyzes why these mass rebellions occurred specifically in Brazil at that moment, focusing on urban youth involvement. Questions about the relationship between the city, young people, and protest movements are central to the discussion. The material reflects on crowd dynamics and collective action during this period of social unrest.

Key facts

  • The publication focuses on June 2013 protests in Brazil
  • It describes the events as the first major metropolitan wildcat strike in Brazil
  • The text examines a solidarity revolt
  • It includes an anarchist manifesto perspective
  • The analysis questions why these protests happened in Brazil at that specific time
  • It explores mass rebellion dynamics
  • The relationship between cities, youth, and protests is analyzed
  • The publication is titled 'Arquivos brasileiros-72'

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Institutions

  • Arte Brasileiros

Locations

  • Brazil

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