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News
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“Super Elections” in Brazil in 2026 – Where is Latin America’s largest democracy headed?
On October 4, Brazil will hold its next “super elections.” All eyes – both within the country and internationally – are focused in particular on the presidential election, where a neck-and-neck race is expected between the left-leaning incumbent Lula and the right-wing conservative Flávio Bolsonaro, who aims to continue his father’s political legacy. Where is Latin America’s largest democracy headed? A high-level expert event organized by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom on September 10, 2026, in Berlin addressed this question and its implications for Germany and Europe.
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BRICS – A Challenge to the West?
BRICS is clearly a success story. But does it really pose a challenge to the old, Western-dominated world order? There are good reasons to doubt it. Among the new members of the BRICS club are...
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Latin America and the Return of Fiscal Discipline
Dr. Pablo Duarte examines whether Latin America’s renewed commitment to fiscal discipline can deliver lasting stability by combining sound economic policies with stronger institutions and equality before the law.
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Argentina After the World Cup—More United as It Heads Into an Election Year?
Argentina’s national team once again brought a deeply polarized society together, at least temporarily. However, Javier Milei’s political future will depend more on the economy, employment, and his government’s transparency than on football euphoria.
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Brazil 2026: Artificial Intelligence, Disinformation, and the Liberal Commitment to Defending Democracy
Brazil’s October 2026 elections will be shaped by a new reality in terms of communication, artificial intelligence, hyperpolarization, and large-scale disinformation. Faced with this scenario, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom reaffirm that classical liberalism offers a clear path forward: more freedom, more responsibility, and citizens better equipped to make decisions.
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Public and private leaders debated infrastructure, investment, and federal development in Argentina
A dialogue that brought together representatives from the public, private, academic, and civil society sectors, along with speakers and participants from Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, consolidating itself as a regional space to strengthen public-private cooperation and promote a favorable climate for investment.
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Dialogue as the Starting Point for International Security
Kathiana Wilberger Kathiana Wilberger María, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency team of Argentina's Ministry of National Security, shares her experience at the international summer school "Security and/or Human Rights: Navigating Freedom in a World of Polycrisis" in Turkey.
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Podcast “Mate mit Hans-Dieter”: The Deregulation of the Mate Market
“Mate mit Hans-Dieter” is the new German-language podcast by FNF South America and the Argentinisches Tageblatt. It analyzes Argentina’s political and economic reforms, beginning with the deregulation of the mate market.
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Argentina – A Relative “Winner” of the Middle East Crisis?
Argentina aligns with the U.S. and Israel in the Middle East crisis, facing short-term economic costs—higher inflation, rising energy prices, and increased country risk. However, the situation also opens a strategic window: Vaca Muerta, the RIGI framework, and renewed international interest could position the country as a key energy supplier. Can Argentina become a “relative winner” of the conflict?
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Europe’s Strategic Moment: The EU–Mercosur Agreement Moves Forward
Following the first ratifications in South America, the EU–Mercosur Agreement enters a decisive phase that will test Europe’s ability to translate political ambition into strategic action.
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Milei’s Reform Agenda Off to a Strong Start in 2026
The parliamentary summer recess was canceled: instead of holidays at the beach, President Javier Milei used special sessions to push through key reforms with clear majorities even before the start of the parliamentary year.
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Corruption and Democracy: A Regional Warning and an Opportunity for Reform in Argentina
The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International reveals regional stagnation. For Argentina, strengthening institutional integrity is essential to consolidating democracy.
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EU–Mercosur: Between Geopolitical Urgency and Parliamentary Arithmetic
The EU–Mercosur agreement constitutes a geopolitical test for Europe: beyond trade, it entails competitiveness, security, and climate considerations. The challenge is no longer its convenience, but securing its political ratification.
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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.
