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Divided Opinions Follow Mexico's First Judicial Election

Mexico held its first judicial election on June 1st, 2025, resulting in sharply divided opinions: some view it as a victory for judicial democratization, while others see it as the end of its independence, with the long-term effects remaining uncertain and requiring further analysis.

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Bukele Defends Authoritarian Rule in El Salvador

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, in his first address of his second term, defended his authoritarian rule, citing a decrease in crime rates, while ignoring criticism from international human rights groups and journalists who claim his government is increasingly repressive. Bukele's speech, give...

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South Korea Election: A Referendum on Martial Law

South Korea's snap election, triggered by a failed December coup led by impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, sees opposition leader Lee Jae-myung leading in polls amidst heightened security concerns and deep political polarization.

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Low Turnout Marks Mexico's Historic Judicial Election

Mexico held its first popular vote election for judges on Sunday, resulting in a 13% turnout; the ruling Morena party celebrated it as a democratic milestone, while the opposition viewed the low participation as a failure, highlighting a significant contrast between this election and Morena's landsl...

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Global Culture War Threatens Academic and Artistic Freedom

German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer and Hermann Parzinger, former President of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation, expressed concerns about rising nationalism and threats to academic and artistic freedom in major global powers like China, Russia, the US, and India, with similar right-wing ...

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EU Condemns Georgia's "Foreign Agent" Law, Raising Concerns About Democracy

The European Union condemned Georgia's new law requiring organizations with over 20% foreign funding to register as "foreign agents", viewing it as a threat to Georgian democracy and freedom of speech, further straining EU-Georgia relations.

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South Korea's Election: A Nation Divided

South Koreans vote in a presidential election following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol for attempting to impose martial law, with the main candidates being Lee Jae-myung (liberal) and Kim Moon-soo (conservative), reflecting a deeply divided nation facing significant political and economi...

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German Conservatives Normalize Far-Right AfD, Raising Democratic Concerns

Leading members of Germany's conservative Union party are increasingly normalizing the far-right AfD, despite its classification as a secured far-right extremist party, potentially legitimizing its rhetoric and undermining democratic principles, as evidenced by statements from prominent figures like...

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Global Workers' Rights in Freefall: 2025 Index Reveals Sharp Decline

The 2025 Global Rights Index from the International Trade Union Confederation shows a dramatic decline in global workers' rights, with three out of five regions worsening; only seven of 151 nations surveyed had top-tier ratings, down from 18 in 2015, and the US under the Trump administration is cite...

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Spanish Church Defies Expectations, Actively Engaging in Politics

The Spanish Catholic Church's recent involvement in the Cuelgamuros Valley agreement and its support for a bill to regularize 500,000 immigrants has surprised many, defying expectations and sparking debate about the Church's role in Spanish politics.

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German Climate Activists Shift Focus to Democratic Reform, Targeting Springer

The German climate activist group Neue Generation, after failed climate protests, is now targeting the Springer media conglomerate and advocating for democratic reform, believing that lobbying and corporate interests are undermining the German government's responsiveness to public will; their recent...

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King Charles Rebukes Biden in Canadian Parliament Opening

King Charles III's opening of Canada's new parliament last Tuesday served as a pointed rebuke to US President Biden's trade policies and threats against Canada, marking a significant departure from the primarily ceremonial nature of previous such events.

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