Tag: Democracy

Over 13 Million Ecuadorians Elect Their Next President Today
The two candidates with the highest chances of winning are Luisa Gonzalez and Daniel Noboa. On Sunday, over 13.7 million Ecuadorians will head to the polls to elect 151 legislators for the National Assembly, 5 representatives for the Andean Parliament, and the president and vice president of the Republic for the 2025-2029 term. RELATED: Ecuadorians […]
February 9, 2025

Venezuela Votes from All Its Corners: Massive Participation in the 2025 National Popular Consultation
The 2025 National Popular Consultation is not only an exercise in democracy but also an opportunity for every voice to be heard and every vote to contribute to transforming community realities. Related: Community Consultations Are the Backbone of the Bolivarian Revolution On February 2, 2025, Venezuela is experiencing a historic day with the first National […]
February 2, 2025

Greek Parliament Fails to Elect New President in 2nd Round of Voting
A third round is scheduled for Feb. 6, with the threshold lowered to 180 votes in line with the Greek constitution. On Friday, The Greek parliament failed to elect the country’s next president in the second round of voting. A majority of 200 votes in the 300-seat parliament was needed for one of the four […]
February 2, 2025

Venezuela: 36,685 Projects Submitted for the First National Popular Consultation on Sunday
A total of 36,685 community initiatives have been submitted by People’s Power and communes in Venezuela for the First National Popular Consultation (CPN) 2025, according to a statement by the Minister of People’s Power for Communes and Social Movements, Ángel Prado, on his Telegram channel. Related:President Maduro Strengthens the Inclusion of Evangelical Churches in Venezuela […]
January 30, 2025

Venezuelan Socialists Call for Grassroots Assemblies to Define Candidates
Over 47,000 communities will participate in discussion processes to strengthen the Bolivarian Revolution. On Wednesday, just hours before the start of the 2025 electoral calendar, the vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, called for popular assemblies to identify candidate proposals for the upcoming legislative elections. RELATED: President Maduro and […]
January 29, 2025

Fugitives From Venezuelan Justice Attack the Country’s Democracy
Opponents of the extreme right have called for rebellion and attacks against Venezuela’s democratic institutions. Fugitives from Venezuelan justice Edmundo González Urrutia and Antonio Ledezma travel to Argentina to promote illegality in a clear affront against Venezuelan institutionality. RELATED: Venezuela Issued an Arrest Warrant for Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia Due To Various Crimes Urrutia is accused […]
January 3, 2025

South Korea: Possible Arrest of Ex-President Yoon Raises Political Tension
Anti-corruption authorities are set to execute a detention order to interrogate him about the declaration of martial law. On Thursday, tensions surrounding the residence of ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol escalated as hundreds of his supporters gathered outside, anticipating the possibility that authorities might attempt to execute a temporary detention order to interrogate him about the […]
January 2, 2025

President Nicolas Maduro Reflects on Democracy in Venezuela in an Interview With Ignacio Ramonet
President Maduro argued that this initiative exemplifies how in the “global south,” a new form of democracy is being developed, which he defines as “popular democracy” and “direct democracy.” Related: President Maduro Celebrates the National Union and Hope for 2025 in his New Year’s Message In a recent interview with journalist Ignacio Ramonet, Venezuela’s president, […]
January 1, 2025

South Korean Police Book Acting President for Insurrection Charges
Choi Sang-mok participated in a cabinet meeting to endorse the emergency martial law, which was declared by Yoon on Dec. 3. On Monday, South Korean police booked the current acting president Choi Sang-mok for charges relevant to insurrection, triggered by the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law declaration. RELATED: South Korea’s New Acting President Vows […]
December 30, 2024

South Korean Parliament Lifts President Yoon’s Martial Law
Thousands of people protest against a law that seeks to ban all political activity. During an extraordinary plenary session on Tuesday, South Korea’s National Assembly repealed the martial law declared by President Yoon Suk-yeol. RELATED: Russia Warns South Korea Not to Supply Arms to Ukraine Opposition forces passed the repeal of martial law with 190 […]