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Dear John,
I’m excited to share the third installment of our series, A Human Rights Agenda for the Next U.S. Administration, where we outline WOLA’s vision for promoting democracy across the Americas. This has been a true team effort, bringing together the expertise of WOLA staff to align our priorities for the upcoming U.S. administration with our goals for the year ahead. As democracy faces growing challenges in the region—such as authoritarianism, disinformation, corruption, and violence—it’s more important than ever to stay committed to a human rights-centered approach.
Our recommendations emphasize the need for strong civil societies and resilient democratic institutions. The collaborative spirit that shaped this article will continue to guide us as we address challenges related to democracy across the Americas, including electoral integrity, civic space restrictions, and the protection of human rights defenders, while also supporting positive developments, like Guatemala’s recent democratic transition.
I also invite you to explore the other featured articles in our series: Part 1 on Migration and Part 2 on Drug Policy. Stay tuned for the next installment coming next week!
You can read all about this and more in our WOLA Weekly. Warm regards, |
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| Laura Dib Director for Venezuela |
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📣 In this week's Border Update video, Adam Isacson discusses how proposals for mass deportations could involve the U.S. military, with soldiers potentially taking on new roles in immigration control.
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- 🎧 New Podcast Alert: Mexico's Constitutional Reforms 🇲🇽
In WOLA’s latest podcast episode, experts Stephanie Brewer and Lisa Sánchez chat with Adam Isacson about Mexico’s recent constitutional reforms and their concerning impact on democratic checks and balances. 📉⚖️ Tune in for an insightful breakdown of how these reforms affect Mexico's political landscape—and what it means for its future.
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- 📢 Seminar Recap: Cannabis Regulation in the EU
Missed the latest seminar hosted by WOLA, the Transnational Institute (TNI), and the Global Drug Policy Observatory (GDPO)? Catch up on the important discussions around cannabis regulation in the EU, international drug control treaties, and global trade rules.
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📢 A Human Rights Agenda for the Next U.S. Administration. With the U.S. presidential election quickly approaching, WOLA is publishing a series of featured articles outlining our recommendations for the new administration regarding policy toward Latin America from a human rights perspective 🌟 Check out our third article on democracy here!
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For human rights activists across Latin America right now, the stakes are high. Violence around elections is on the rise, as are threats against those who speak in favor of justice and accountability.
Your support of WOLA creates space to amplify the voices of those who put their life on the line to champion human rights; from Caracas, to San Salvador, and everywhere in between. |
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"Despite coming to prominence as a leftist, [President Dina] Boluarte has remained in power with the support of a strange coalition of ideologically diverse — but mostly right-wing — parties in Congress. The main factor unifying this alliance is their own self-interest."
Jo-Marie Burt Senior Fellow
– The Intercept, Meet the World’s Least Popular President
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