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January 10, 2023
Latin America begins 2023 with political unrest
topic: Democracy
by: Ellen Nemitz
Social unrest in Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Bolivia warn of a challenging political year ahead for Latin America.
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January 03, 2023
Three women will guide Brazil's environmental and indigenous policies
topic: Election
by: Ellen Nemitz
The newly inaugurated President da Silva's administration includes three women who will work to repair the harm on the environment and indigenous peoples.
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December 27, 2022
Juan Guaidó's interim government may soon be terminated
topic: Election
by: Ellen Nemitz
Venezuela's interim president, Juan Guaido, may be at the end of his self-proclaimed presidency.
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December 13, 2022
Peru thrown into chaos one week after coup attempt
topic: Political violence
by: Ellen Nemitz
One week after Pedro Castillo's failed coup, Peru struggles to find balance.
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November 09, 2022
Populism and propaganda threaten Indonesia's elections
topic: Election
by: Leo Galuh
The nomination of right-wing Anies Baswedan for Indonesia's presidential election signals possible nationalist and religious propaganda.
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November 01, 2022
The challenging road to recovery for Brazil’s democracy
topic: Election
by: Ellen Nemitz
While Lula's electoral triumph over Bolsonaro is cause for celebration, the path ahead to mend Brazil's institutions and environment faces hurdles.
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October 20, 2022
What Brazil's election means for human rights and the environment
topic: Election
by: Ellen Nemitz
Many fear the consequences of a Bolsonaro victory. But could Lula truly turn things around with a third term in office?
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September 25, 2022
Far-right Sweden Democrats’ victory is a loss for the climate
topic: Climate Change
by: Abby Klinkenberg
The election of the nationalist Sweden Democrats poses a threat to environmental protection and could spur climate change.
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September 08, 2022
Bosnia tries to fight the male dominance in politics
topic: Women’s rights
by: Katarina Panić
As the Bosnian general elections approach, several initiatives have been launched to battle the subtle misogyny in election campaigns.
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August 16, 2022
Defending the integrity of Brazil’s democracy
topic: Democracy
by: Ellen Nemitz
As Brazil’s presidential elections approach, various institutions preemptively announce their support for the integrity of Brazil’s democracy.
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May 10, 2022
Counting on marbles
topic: Election
by: Frank Odenthal
The Gambia's unusual voting system, which relies on - you guessed it - marbles, has a lot to teach the world about free and fair elections.
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April 19, 2022
The main takeaways from Brazil's historic indigenous rally
topic: Indigenous people
by: Ellen Nemitz
Brazil's capital saw one of the largest demonstrations on record by indigenous people, as governmental encroachment on their lands and rights intensifies.
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April 10, 2022
Activists defeat Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ referendum
topic: LGBT Rights
by: Abby Klinkenberg
Striking a major blow to Hungary’s far-right party, activists helped invalidate a discriminatory referendum against LGBTQ people.
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February 22, 2022
The referendum to tackle Uruguay's rising crime
topic: Democracy
by: Ellen Nemitz
In response to the strict legislation aimed to tackle crime, Uruguay has called for a referendum, allowing people to choose the country's justice values.
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February 15, 2022
Constitutional policy reforms polarise Cubans
topic: Democracy
by: Ellen Nemitz
As Cuba sets to revise its constitution, several pieces of legislation have set up contentious debates in the country.
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February 08, 2022
A better future for Honduras is possible
topic: Democracy
by: Ellen Nemitz
As Xiomara Castro takes office, she and her government have the opportunity to take the country in a new, more just direction.
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