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We are the office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. We work to promote liberal values in our societies. Since 1983, with the return of democracy in Argentina, our Buenos Aires-based office has been actively collaborating with civil society institutions dedicated to strengthening democracy, the rule of law, economic freedom, human rights and international cooperation. We invite you to follow the work of the foundation, thank you very much!
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BRICS - Challenges on the way to the summit in Rio de Janeiro
Global ambitions meet political tensions at the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil is struggling to make progress on climate protection and wants to sustainably strengthen cooperation in the Global South.
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Argentina in Transformation: Cooperation and Development
An analysis of Argentina's economic transformation, the role of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and opportunities for cooperation with German companies.
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Belo Horizonte as the Epicenter of Human Rights
Belo Horizonte became a centre for training, dialogue and innovation. The first edition of the seminar on human rights and the environment was held in partnership with the René Cassin Foundation.
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Agreement with the IMF - important milestone for Argentina's resurrection
The agreement with the IMF for 20 billion dollars is seen as a milestone for President Milei's reform course and raises new hopes for investment and Argentina's economic resurrection.
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Will the BRICS States or Donald Trump Reshape the Liberal World Order?
The liberal world order is under pressure: while the BRICS states are building alternative structures, Trump is pursuing an ‘America First’ policy. Who will shape the future of the global order?
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Artificial Intelligence and Electoral Disinformation
How is Generative AI disrupting elections in Latin America? Discover the risks, real cases, and the urgent need for regulation in the fight against electoral disinformation.
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Anatomy of Public Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a national priority. The report analyzes Argentina’s structural digital weaknesses, highlights cases like the PAMI hack, and proposes measures to strengthen public sector resilience.
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In a Polarized Brazil, a New Liberal Party Grows Politically
The growth of Partido Novo in Brazil is a significant phenomenon in a country characterized by political polarization. More than 2200 participants from all over the country attended the historic event in São Paulo. Under the slogan of the party convention "A gente respeita o Brasil", Dr. Hans-Dieter Holtzmann gave a speech on the importance of implementing the foundations of liberalism into practice.
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Women Breaking Barriers: The 1st Forum of Women Entrepreneurs in Rosario
For the first time in its history, Fundación Libertad held an event for women, the 1st Forum of Women Entrepreneurs, in cooperation with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and other institutions. Among the topics addressed were women's leadership, women in the business world, breaking barriers and stereotypes, and the role of NGOs and institutions.
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Building Networks: World Order and Globalization Hub
Marina Kienast, Congresswoman of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires for Republicanos Unidos (Republicans United), recently participated in the World Order and Globalization seminar in Washington DC and Denver, USA.
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Talks For Freedom: The Youth Were the Protagonists
Last Friday, May 10, we held the first edition of "Talks For Freedom", an event created by young people for young people. During the evening event, we shared talks about the challenges faced by young people and listened to inspiring stories that motivated us to shapea more prosperous and free future.
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Liberalism Emerges in a Polarized Country
In the second week of April, Dr. Hans-Dieter Holtzmann and Angelo Bardini, participated in São Paulo in the training course for future candidates organized by the Instituto Libertas in preparation of the upcoming municipal elections in October 2024.
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More geopolitics and less protectionism
The European Union must finally close the trade agreement with Mercosur after the European Parliament elections. Otherwise, China and Russia will continue to gain global influence.
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Mercosur: Resilient or Vulnerable Democracies?
The Mercosur-European Union Agreement represents a historic opportunity for both regions. The shared historical values and the state of European democracies present an excellent possibility to strengthen the democracies of Mercosur countries.
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Annual Strategic Planning Workshop with Partner Organizations
Last Thursday, February 29, the 2024 partners organizations' meeting was held in Buenos Aires. During the meeting the participants worked on the strategy and projects to be realized during the year. The members of the organizations actively participated in different instances of collaboration to identify the opportunities and challenges, design the strategy and draw up a solid action plan to carry out the activities of the year.
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