Democracy
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AMERICAS
Peru’s Endless Crisis: Another President Falls, and the Republic Holds Its Breath
Peru woke to another presidential fall. Congress expelled Dina Boluarte on grounds of “permanent moral incapacity” and swore in its…
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Ecuador’s Democracy on Edge as Anger and Austerity Collide
When Ecuador’s young president, Daniel Noboa, set out for a quiet rural town this week, he expected a ribbon-cutting ceremony.…
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Brazil Weighs Justice as Street Flags Blur into Rival Camps
What should have been a patriotic holiday of flags, music, and barbecue became a test of Brazil's democracy. As the…
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Latin America Is Europe’s Missing Ally in a Harder World
Europe wants "strategic autonomy," but keeps overlooking a natural ally across the Atlantic. Latin America, too often shoved into a…
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Bolivia Runoff Shakes Markets as Pro-Business Rivals Vie for Mandate
In a stunning first-round upset, two pro-market rivals now face off to lead Bolivia out of its most profound economic…
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Ecuador’s Constitutional Crisis Pits Security Against the Soul of Its Democracy
In Quito, a president marches against his court, judges face threats, and a nation watches its constitution tested in real…
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Ecuador Decides: Constitutional Reforms, Controversies, and Democratic Future
Ecuador faces a decisive presidential runoff that could dramatically redefine its political path. Incumbent Daniel Noboa battles challenger Luisa González,…
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Mexico Navigating New Challenges in the Ongoing Judicial Elections Shift of Democracy
On June 1, Mexican voters participate in a selection event. Voters select over 800 judicial officials - Supreme Court justices…
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Colombia’s Questionable Consultation Is a Detour from Democracy
President Gustavo Petro's idea of using a public vote and not going through Congress has caused worry in Colombia. Those…
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Nicaragua's Constitutional Overhaul Brutally Crushes Freedoms and Democracy
Nicaragua's newly revised Constitution represents a dangerous lurch toward authoritarian governance, centralizing power in the hands of President Daniel Ortega…
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