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Madrid's Republican Flag: A Battle of Historical Memory

In Madrid, a republican flag repeatedly painted on the Parque de las Cruces auditorium bleachers was removed following a Vox motion, but an anonymous collective promptly repainted it, sparking a debate about historical memory and political representation.

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Petro's Vague Constituent Assembly Plan Raises Authoritarianism Concerns

President Petro's government seeks a Constituent Assembly, but Minister Eduardo Montealegre failed to give concrete reasons, only hinting at unspecified improvements, raising concerns that the actual aim is to empower the President.

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Navratilova Fears US Entry Under Trump

Martina Navratilova, a former tennis champion and US citizen, fears she wouldn't be allowed back into the US due to President Trump's immigration policies, contrasting her 1975 defection from Czechoslovakia where she sought freedom.

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Minnesota Lawmaker Killed, Others Injured in Targeted Shooting Spree

On Saturday, Vance Luther Boelter, 57, allegedly impersonated a police officer and shot multiple Minnesota state lawmakers at their homes, killing Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, and critically injuring Senator John Hoffman and his wife; he also targeted two other lawmakers but was u...

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Benavides's Attempted Office Seizure Sparks Concerns of Democratic Backsliding in Peru

On Monday, former Peruvian Attorney General Patricia Benavides attempted to forcibly retake her office after being reinstated by the National Justice Board, sparking a standoff with current officials and raising concerns about a potential democratic backsliding.

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Death of Violeta Barrios de Chamorro Underscores Nicaragua's Authoritarian Turn

Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, Nicaragua's first democratically elected female president, died at 95 in Costa Rica; her presidency (1990-1997) brought peace after a brutal civil war, but her death comes amid a resurgence of authoritarianism under Daniel Ortega.

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Colombia's Eroding Democracy: The Unfulfilled Promise of Citizen Participation

Colombia's 1991 Constitution introduced significant citizen participation rights, but subsequent legislation and court decisions have severely limited their implementation, hindering democratic progress and raising concerns about the country's long-term political stability.

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Trump's Authoritarian Push: A Critical Test in the 2026 Midterm Elections

Donald Trump's presidency, marked by attacks on democratic institutions and a rise of authoritarian tendencies, faces a critical test in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, where his MAGA movement seeks to consolidate power.

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Kaufman Warns of Far-Right Rise, Using New Play "Blaubeeren" as Warning

Moisés Kaufman, a renowned playwright and director, discussed his new play "Blaubeeren" which explores the daily lives of Nazi officers at Auschwitz, highlighting the dangers of complacency and the rise of far-right extremism globally during an interview after the play's premiere in Madrid.

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Funeral of Violeta Barrios de Chamorro Held in Exile

Former Nicaraguan President Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, who died on June 14th, 2023, was buried in San José, Costa Rica, on June 16th, due to persecution by Daniel Ortega's regime; the funeral became a symbol of resistance against the Nicaraguan government.

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Trump's underwhelming birthday military parade amid massive protests

On his 79th birthday, Donald Trump orchestrated a military parade in Washington D.C., featuring tanks and aircraft, ostensibly to mark the US Army's 250th anniversary but widely perceived as a show of force amid large-scale anti-Trump protests.

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U.S. Military Parade Sparks Authoritarianism Concerns

A large-scale military parade took place in Washington D.C. on Saturday, coinciding with President Trump's 79th birthday, prompting widespread protests amid concerns about a shift towards authoritarianism; the event cost $45 million and was sponsored by Lockheed Martin and Coinbase.

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