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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.
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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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🌟 IEEP Academy Internacional: #Jóvenes transformando #Ecuador desde el #liderazgo 🌍 En Manta, 45 jóvenes de todo el país, representantes de partidos políticos, movimientos y organizaciones de la sociedad civil, participaron activamente en el evento organizado por el Instituto Ecuatoriano de Economía Política. Durante varios días, se sumergieron en talleres dinámicos, charlas inspiradoras y actividades grupales diseñadas para fortalecer el pensamiento crítico, el liderazgo y la creación de soluciones innovadoras. Este encuentro no solo inspiró a los jóvenes, sino que también les brindó #herramientas concretas para convertirse en #agentes de #cambio en sus comunidades, promoviendo la #libertad #económica como un motor clave para el desarrollo y el bienestar de Ecuador. 📲Conoce todos los detalles aquí 👇 https://www.freiheit.org/es/andean-states/ieep-academy-internacional-2024
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🌎 Día Internacional del #Migrante Hoy, 18 de diciembre, conmemoramos el Día Internacional del Migrante y celebramos las valiosas #contribuciones que la migración aporta a nuestras sociedades. En el Perú, la migración venezolana nos ha brindado historias de resiliencia, talento y #diversidad #cultural que enriquecen nuestra comunidad. La llegada de miles de venezolanos ha impulsado sectores económicos, aportado nuevas ideas y generado un intercambio cultural que nos une y fortalece. 📽️ Te invitamos a ver este video realizado junto con @capsula_migrante en el que exploramos la migración venezolana en el Perú, sus desafíos y, sobre todo, su impacto positivo en nuestra sociedad. #DiaInternacionalDelMigrante
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🌍✨ En el Día Internacional de los Derechos Humanos, #DDHH reafirmamos nuestro compromiso con la libertad, la igualdad y la dignidad para todos. En un mundo donde aún persisten desafíos como la discriminación y la protección de grupos vulnerables, es nuestra responsabilidad defender y promover los derechos fundamentales que garantizan una vida digna para cada persona. Desde nuestra fundación, trabajamos día a día para construir sociedades más justas, inclusivas y democráticas, donde el respeto a los derechos humanos sea el pilar de nuestro desarrollo. 💡 Hoy te invitamos a reflexionar y actuar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ-gJLO2tII Esta es una cooperación con @capsula_migrante @hector_villa & Pierina Sora Cada pequeño gesto cuenta para construir un futuro más libre y equitativo. #DerechosHumanos #Libertad #Igualdad #DignidadParaTodos #democracia
