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Dear John,
The 50th edition of Freedom House's annual Freedom in the World report found that the global decline in democracy has extended into its 17th consecutive year. This period of democratic backsliding has buffeted the people of Latin America and the Caribbean, a region that hosts vibrant democracies alongside some of the world’s harshest regimes.
Positive change is still possible if the region’s leaders are willing to respect democratic ideals, bolster the institutions that make them real, and hold fast to those principles when they are placed under pressure.
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Biden’s Spyware Order: A Needed First Step
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In March, U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order limiting federal agencies’ use of commercial spyware.
The order marks an essential step to rein in a shadowy industry that seems unwilling or unable to control how and by whom its products are used.
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Turkey’s Elections Won’t Be Free or Fair
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On May 14, Turkey will hold its most consequential election in decades. For the past 20 years, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party (AKP) have led the country down an authoritarian path, removing checks and balances and cracking down on dissent.
Turkey’s elections are far from being free or fair despite the opposition’s chance to win.
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Welcoming New Trustee, Dr. Sharon S. Nazarian
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Freedom House is pleased to welcome Dr. Sharon S. Nazarian to the Board of Trustees. Dr. Nazarian is president of the Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation. Previously, she served as senior vice president of international affairs for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
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Report Launch: Nations in Transit 2023
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Join us for the launch of Nations in Transit 2023, Freedom House's report on the state of democracy in the 29-country region stretching from Central Europe to Central Asia.
The event will be May 24 at 9:00 a.m. ET, and will feature researchers presenting key findings from the 2023 report, followed by a panel discussion.
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Freedom House in the News
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Freedom House is hosting, moderating, and
participating in various upcoming events.
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Defend Democracy,
Champion Freedom.
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