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The Andean Countries Office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom develops its activities in Peru, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia and Venezuela. Together with the partners of the foundation, organizations or individuals, it seeks to promote democratic, free and entrepreneurial societies.
News
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The European Parliament Awards the Sakharov Prize to María Corina Machado and Edmundo González
The European Parliament has awarded the Sakharov Prize to María Corina Machado and Edmundo González. This recognition symbolizes hope and determination in the fight for Venezuela’s freedom against the Maduro regime.
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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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Maduro, Step Aside for Democracy in Venezuela
Despite authoritarian pressure, the Venezuelan people voted overwhelmingly for Edmundo González Urrutia and against the dictator Nicolás Maduro. Yet, Maduro refuses to acknowledge his defeat. Liberal opposition leader María Corina Machado has called for global protests. In Berlin, Karl-Heinz Paqué, Chairman of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, and Deputy President of the Liberal International, urged the international community in a speech to increase pressure on the authoritarian regime to enable a peaceful transition to democracy.
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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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European Elections: More Drama than Change
Europe elected a new parliament on June 9: reports have mostly focussed on dramatic gains for the parties of the Far Right, but its overall composition has not changed dramatically. The European parliament has steadily increased its influence and power, most voters do not really evaluate its effort and instead vote according to domestic political trends.
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A New Age of Women in Politics
In early May 2024, the Study Tour "A New Age of Women in Politics" took place in Washington, D.C., and Denver, United States. Ximena Riquelme, a leader of civil society organizations that promote women's participation, shares her experience and emphasizes the importance of increasing women's participation in positions of power and politics.
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Offices Acquisition FNF Andean Countries
Acquisition of office in Andean region reaffirms Friedrich Naumann Foundation's commitment to Latin America
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Our team - Andean States
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Evopoli and Vente Venezuela join International Liberal
We welcome the incorporation of our partners Evopoli Chile and Vente Venezuela to Liberal International.
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Peru: curfews and new restrictions amidst the COVID-19 outbreak
In order to avoid a permanent confinement, Peru's government has set new indicators which will apply regulations according to each regions performance and health care facilities. Learn more about the new guidelines in this summary.
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Totalitarianism and Liberty - online seminar with Cedice
The works of Hannah Arednt, Niklas Luhmann, Claude Lefort, Isaiah Berlin and Cornelius Castoriadis were discussed in a weekly 5 session online conference program led by our partner Cedice Libertad (Venezuela).
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Virtual classroom
Participants from Latin America joined the Liberal Leaders School, a training program lead by FNF Países Andinos alongside Peruvian partner institutions from the academic sector. The goal is to offer lessons to young people interested in politics, economics and human rights.
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Podcasts
Innovation, research, populism, pop culture, a Hayek book club, a political talk show hosted by two law students and more. Listen to the different podcasts created by our partners in Bolivia, Chile and Peru.
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Spotlight
Radio Nacional interviewed the director of the FNF Andean Countries Office, Jörg Dehnert, in order to discuss political unrest and the elections in Bolivia.
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