Democracy

March for Democracy in Mexico Marched by Thousands in Pink to Protest Ruling Party ahead of June 2 Elections

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Mexico City – Tens of thousands of demonstrators covered in pink flooded the streets of Mexico City and other cities in Mexico and abroad on Sunday for what they called a “march for democracy” aimed at the ruling party ahead of the June 2 elections. The opposition-led demonstrations sought to advocate for free and fair elections and to denounce corruption within the government. This protest coincided with the registration of presidential front-runner Claudia Sheinbaum as …

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New Indonesian President To Take Over as Millions Choose New Leader in World’s Third-Largest Democracy

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JAKARTA, Indonesia – Indonesians are casting their votes to choose a new president on Wednesday. This election comes as the country, the world’s third-largest democracy, aims to solidify its position as a global economic powerhouse. This follows just over 25 years since the nation emerged from a brutal authoritarian era. The incumbent Indonesian defense minister, who has faced allegations of human rights atrocities while serving as a former general, is among the candidates vying for …

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