In an extensive conversation, Boaventura reviews his biography, refutes accusations, criticises identitarianism and warns of an ‘insidious fascism’ which, according to him, is conquering societies through narcissism, resentment and the algorithmic manipulation of emotions.

Boaventura de Sousa Santos was recently in Brazil, sharing experiences and knowledge with social organisations, academics and journalists. During his trip, he participated in debates, conferences and interviews that explored democracy, social justice and the challenges of the contemporary world.

The Instituto dos Advogados Brasileiros (IAB) has paid tribute to Portuguese sociologist and jurist Boaventura de Sousa Santos, awarding him the Medalha Luiz Gama

What will be at stake at COP 30, as it was at previous conferences and will be at future ones, is the lack of political will.

Boaventura de Sousa Santos publishes a new book entitled "Laws of Nature: A Realistic Utopia" It represents the continuity of the intellectual commitment its author assumed in previous works on the law and epistemologies of the South. In this new publication, he proposes to delve deeper into the utopian possibilities of law as we know it, exploring its potential to provoke ruptures and transformations in the way we conceive both law and the State.

Source: Originally published by Z Introduction History teaches us that major social transformations have always occurred in the wake of...

At the end of June, BSS had the honor of being present in Senegal to participate in the launch of the doctoral program, focused on the epistemologies of the South, which took place at the prestigious Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, one of Africa's leading academic institutions.

Boaventura de Sousa Santos reports on the impact of informal accusations and institutional censorship that threaten to erase his intellectual and political career.

We invite you to read the new article by Boaventura de Sousa Santos, The BRICS+ and Confucius, which analyses the growing role of this bloc of countries on the world stage. Taking an original perspective, it explores how Confucian thought could be influencing the geopolitical vision of the BRICS+, thus proposing an alternative to the dominant Western model.

We invite you to watch the meeting between Boaventura de Sousa Santos and Juan Molino Campesino, where they reflect on the role of left-wing movements in the current complex international situation.

In an interview with La Jornada, Boaventura de Sousa Santos reflects on the limits of the current democratic model in the face of major global challenges: peace, migration, and growing inequality.

On May 23, 2025, Portuguese sociologist Boaventura de Sousa Santos, one of the most influential voices in contemporary critical thought, made a profoundly significant visit to the state of Tlaxcala, Mexico. His visit to this enclave left its mark not only on the academic and legal fields, but also on education and the Latin American dialogue for epistemic justice.

"Law and Epistemologies of the South" is a recent work by renowned Portuguese sociologist and jurist Boaventura de Sousa Santos

By: Boaventura de Sousa Santos Much has been written about the confusion of the left, about its paralysis in the face of the advance of...

Never has so much been written in such a short time about the inauguration of a president of a country and his first week in office....

Interview by Boaventura de Sousa Santos with Conde for Prerrô News.

Recently, Boaventura de Sousa Santos participated in a conference held at the Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, Senegal, entitled...

Boaventura de Sousa Santos invites us to reflect on the historical transformation of Europe in his new work “The End of Europe as We Know...

DAKAR INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR TOPICS AND PERSPECTIVES OF THE DEBATE January 13-17, 2025 UCAD Dakar – Senegal The international seminar in...

Boaventura talks about its cancellation at the Center for Social Studies 247 - The Portuguese sociologist Boaventura de Sousa Santos...