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Dear John,
In his first year as president, Bernardo Arévalo of Guatemala has faced significant challenges in advancing his progressive, anti-corruption agenda.
Although Arévalo’s government has maintained popular support, particularly among Indigenous groups, a deeply entrenched corruption network continues to challenge his authority. Despite these obstacles, Arévalo’s leadership offers hope for the future.
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Mubarak Bala is Free
After being unjustly imprisoned in Nigeria for four years for expressing his religious views on Facebook, Mubarak Bala is free. Many people remain unjustly imprisoned around the world and it is clear that more can and should be done to secure their freedom.
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Nicolás Maduro's Power Grab
No inauguration ceremony can legitimize Nicolás Maduro's fraudulent claim to have won the July 2024 presidential election. We urge international support for Venezuelan civil society, independent media, and recognition of opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate winner of the election.
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