Democracy

From April 26 to 28, hundreds of social movement activists will converge on Marseille from all over Europe. Associations, trade unions, NGOs and local collectives want to make the voice of civil society heard for a social, ecological, pacifist, and…

The Chilean case is a true expression of the fact that democracy is not just about holding periodic elections. On the contrary, the fundamental preoccupation of political parties can become a real obstacle to the genuine exercise of popular sovereignty.…

This week in Beijing, the “3rd International Forum on Democracy: the Shared Value of Humanity” featured four panels with fifty-five presentations by professors and politicians of different nationalities. This event alone broadens the criteria for democracy beyond the copyright that…

On the eighth anniversary of her seed, this 2 March marks the eighth anniversary of the brutal assassination of Berta Cáceres, indigenous leader, social fighter, defender, and much more. Today we remember her struggle, her life, her commitment, her ability…

Costa Rica enjoys international recognition, among other things, for its stable democracy; for its protected natural resources and rich natural diversity; for the abolition of the army 76 years ago; for democratic elections, and for stable changes of government every…

With the ruling of 26 January 2024 of the World Court in the Hague processing the Genocide Case, the West finds itself increasingly isolated as over 80 countries have pledged their support to South Africa in bringing the case against…

The government spokesperson said that “it is a very sensitive issue in our century, particularly because we are facing a debate that is global” and once again called for the commission formed to study the issue and propose measures to…

On 8 January, one year after the coup attempt by supporters of former president Bolsonaro, social movements demonstrate in front of the São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP), in defence of democracy. Photos by Paulo Pinto/ Agência Brasil

Corruption unleashed The knowledge of the corruption scheme of public institutions, embodied by the most powerful and prestigious lawyer of the Chilean elite, Luis Hermosilla (“Here we are doing something that is a crime… that is a crime. And it…

The upcoming national election is now a hot topic in Bangladesh. There is no end to people’s enthusiasm around the upcoming 12th National Assembly elections which is scheduled to be held on January 7, 2024. Out of the 44 parties…