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The Andean Countries Office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom develops its activities in Peru, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia and Venezuela. Together with the partners of the foundation, organizations or individuals, it seeks to promote democratic, free and entrepreneurial societies.
News
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Continued repression against opposition as polls give democracy hope
On Sunday, Venezuela will hold its presidential election, which is considered the most important since Nicolás Maduro came to power over a decade ago. Millions of Venezuelans see this as a rare opportunity for real change. The opposition movement, supported by prominent politicians such as María Corina Machado, is pinning its hopes on Edmundo González, who is far ahead of the authoritarian incumbent according to the polls.
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European Elections: More Drama than Change
Europe elected a new parliament on June 9: reports have mostly focussed on dramatic gains for the parties of the Far Right, but its overall composition has not changed dramatically. The European parliament has steadily increased its influence and power, most voters do not really evaluate its effort and instead vote according to domestic political trends.
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A New Age of Women in Politics
In early May 2024, the Study Tour "A New Age of Women in Politics" took place in Washington, D.C., and Denver, United States. Ximena Riquelme, a leader of civil society organizations that promote women's participation, shares her experience and emphasizes the importance of increasing women's participation in positions of power and politics.
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How liberals can tackle economic fragmentation and protectionism
Globalisation has driven economic growth and innovation but also presents complex challenges. Our latest policy paper explores its benefits and drawbacks, from uneven gains to political backlash. By understanding these impacts, policymakers can foster a more inclusive and resilient future. The paper explores strategies to harness globalisation's potential and mitigate its risks.
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The ability of the press to operate freely and without fear is fundamental to the health of democracy
World Press Freedom Day, celebrated on 3 May, underlines the importance of independent journalism in democracies. We spoke to César Ricaurte, Ecuadorian journalist and CEO of Fundamedios, about the current state of press freedom in the region and his proposals for creating an environment where journalists can work freely and without fear.
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Entrepreneurs from Venezuela in Peru and their contribution to the country's economy
Peru is home to around 1.5 million Venezuelans, making it the country with the second largest Venezuelan migrant population in Latin America, after Colombia. On this Entrepreneur's Day we share with you the stories of Carlos, Celene and Leandro, three Venezuelan migrants living in Peru who have written their success stories with effort and dedication.
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PISA test results reveal educational challenges in Latin America
The recent PISA 2022 report presents results that confirm high inequality in student performance in mathematics, reading and science among Latin American students. In this article by Jorge Aguilar Fuchs, communications coordinator, we share findings and propose actions to improve the quality of education in the Latin American region.