Latin America
In Latin America we work to promote strong democratic institutions, respect for human rights and rule of law through good governance, and social market economy. as well as promoting liberal dialogue throughout the region. We have offices in Mexico City (Regional Office and Project Mexico), Guatemala City, Guatemala (Central America), Lima, Peru (Andean Countries), and Buenos Aires, Argentina (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay & Uruguay)
News
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The Election of the Judiciary in Mexico: What to Expect?
This weekend, Mexico held elections for judges and magistrates. This is the first time such an event has taken place. What was at stake, and what should we expect?
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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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An electoral fraudster as president of Venezuela?
The Venezuelan presidency is scheduled to take office this Friday. The legitimate winner of the election, Edmundo González Urrutia, has announced that he will return to Caracas to take up the mandate that the Venezuelans gave him in the elections. However, the Maduro regime, which is reacting with massive repressive measures, is holding on to power. The weekly column by Karl-Heinz Paqué.
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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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Handbook on Disinformation
A concise, practice‑oriented guide to understanding disinformation’s tactics, case studies from Latin America & Germany, and concrete steps to detect, debunk, and denounce falsehoods.
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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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Germany has chosen
Germany elects Friedrich Merz as Chancellor in a historic vote marked by the rise of extremists, economic crisis, and migration debates. Can he ensure stability and lead Europe in uncertain times?
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Strong sign for free trade from Montevideo, but still too early for champagne corks
The EU-Mercosur agreement creates the largest free trade zone in the world. Billions in benefits beckon, but political hurdles in Europe and South America could still jeopardise the breakthrough.
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A thermometer for the country's future
The Brazilian municipal elections show a shift in the political landscape: the "Centrão" dominates, while the left struggles with challenges and the right takes a more pragmatic stance.
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What's Next for Venezuela?
More than a month later, there is no negotiation between the opposition and the regime for a peaceful transition. What’s next for the opposition’s democratic struggle?
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Enough of Maduro’s Authoritarian Playbook in Venezuela
On July 28, Venezuela's unified opposition achieved a significant victory despite considerable challenges: Edmundo Gonzalez won the election with 67% of the vote. However, authoritarian ruler Nicolás Maduro refused to recognize his defeat and exacerbated repression. In the face of mounting death tolls and mass arrests, the international community is once again called upon to heed the demands for an end to the dictatorship. The Venezuelan people are crying out for freedom.
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Venezuela's stolen election: The international community must react
The presidential elections in Venezuela have made clear the deep desire for change. Despite massive obstacles and obvious manipulation by the Maduro regime, the overwhelming support of the population shows that the opposition under Edmundo González has won the election. The call for justice and a democratic transition is growing ever louder.
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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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Being queer in Latin America: Between Legal Equality and Discrimination in Everyday Life
While legal progress has been made for queer couples and trans people in Latin America in recent years, there is a huge gap between the law and the reality of life. Current statistics show that queer people in the region continue to face discrimination and violence. To counteract this discrepancy, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is working with local partner organisations on projects that promote visibility, combat stigma and strengthen the rights of LGBTQI+ people.
