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Javier Milei two years in office – Impressive successes and momentum heading into the new year
Javier Milei celebrates two years in office and achieves surprising successes in inflation, economic growth and poverty reduction, while Argentina regains its international standing as an investment location.
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Uruguay: 40 Years of Democracy and a New Impulse for Liberal Cooperation
Presentation of the book “40 Years of Democracy in Uruguay: An Inspiration for Latin America” and signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom and the Partido Colorado of Uruguay.
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Brazil at COP30: climate leadership and cooperation for a sustainable future
It analyzes Brazil’s role as host of COP30 in Belém and its climate leadership, bringing together institutional, economic, and legal perspectives on a just and sustainable energy transition.
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Argentina's reform course as inspiration for new momentum in Germany
Argentina's reform course under President Milei shows how courage to embrace freedom and structural change can create stability and growth – an inspiring signal for Germany's reform debate as well.
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Milei triumphs in Congress elections in Argentina – Clear mandate for further reforms
Javier Milei celebrates a clear election victory in Argentina. His reform party secures a blocking minority in Congress – a strong signal for stability, investment and political progress.
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Fateful election in Argentina: Javier Milei fights for power, reform agenda and political future
Argentina faces a decisive moment: Sunday's congressional elections will determine Javier Milei's reform agenda, political stability and the future of the Argentine economy.
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Two years after October 7: Silence in the Face of Violence and the Debt owed to Women
Two years after Hamas' terrorist attack on Israel, we remember the victims and denounce the silence surrounding the crimes committed against women. From a liberal perspective, a commitment to truth and freedom requires that we not remain silent in the face of terrorism or relativize human dignity.
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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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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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Iranian Women's Shout for Freedom
The struggle of women in Iran against theocratic oppression has become a global symbol of resistance, demanding freedom, human rights and gender equality.
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Change of Government in a Stable Democracy: Yamandú Orsi Becomes the New President of Uruguay
On November 24, the almost 3.5 million inhabitants of Uruguay elected Yamandú Orsi as president of the country in the second round of voting. Uruguay, a beacon of democratic stability in the region, is an impressive special case in view of the increasing polarization at regional and global level.
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Global Perspectives on Human Rights in Strasbourg
Sabrina Faraone, who received a scholarship from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, participated during the months of June and July in the 53rd session of the René Cassin Foundation School in France.
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Blocking X in Brazil: A Threat to Freedom
On August 30, Judge Alexandre de Moraes, of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, ordered the nationwide suspension of X (formerly Twitter), adding Brazil to the list of countries that have blocked X.
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A New Europe? Analysis of the 2024 European Parliament Elections
On August 14, Dr. Hans-Dieter Holtzmann and Gustavo Marangoni analyzed the results of the European Parliament elections at the Universidad de Belgrano before more than 120 young people.
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The Power of Networks: How to Build and Use Them
Thaiz Batista, National Executive of the Partido Novo in Brazil, participated in the seminar “The Power of Networking: How to Build and Use Networks” at the International Leadership Academy (IAF) of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation in Gummersbach.
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