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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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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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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.
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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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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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Argentina – A timely lesson for Milei?
Milei suffers a clear defeat in Buenos Aires, but the congressional election in October remains decisive. Economic data are shining; however, corruption scandals jeopardize credibility and the reform course.
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Argentina: A Timely Lesson for Milei?
Milei suffers a clear defeat in Buenos Aires, but the October congressional elections remain decisive. Economic data is excellent, but corruption scandals jeopardize the credibility and direction of reforms.
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Brazilian Elections 2026: Between the euphoria of international summits and new challenges
In a polarized Brazil where presidencies alternate between ideologically opposed political blocs, the country must face domestic and international new challenges.
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Liberalism & Youth in Partido NOVO’s National Meeting
Partido NOVO’s National Meeting in São Paulo highlighted liberalism, youth and Romeu Zema’s candidacy for Presidency of Brazil in 2026, fostering international cooperation.
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Brazil Leading BRICS: What to Expect from its Presidency?
Brazil leads BRICS+ with an agenda that reinforces South-South cooperation, promotes multilateralism, and seeks to position itself on key issues such as climate, governance, and sustainable development.
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