President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador had voted in favor of the referendum, which the opposition saw as a diversionary tactic.
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Politically Motivated Investigation Against Tunisian Opposition MPs
Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has resorted to probing opposition MPs as he intensifies his assault on the democratic gains of 2011.
Vietnamese Journalist Sentenced To 3.5 Years In Prison
Vietnamese authorities have increased their attacks on civil freedoms, focusing on journalists and media outlets in particular.
Authoritarianism Deepens Across Central America
El Salvador’s state of emergency declaration highlights an alarming trend throughout the region where authoritarianism is on the rise.
Free Speech In Sri Lanka Under Threat Amid Political Turmoil
Sunday, Sri Lanka enforced a temporary social media ban nationwide to quell public unrest sparked by unprecedented economic hardship.
The Problem With South Africa’s Electoral Reforms
It is little-known that the proportional system used in 1999 was not meant to be the final electoral arrangement for South Africa.
How China’s Authorities Aim To Control Tibetan Reincarnation
The death of an 86-year-old lama named Tulku Dawa in Lhasa, Tibet, was recently revealed, despite China’s efforts to keep it hidden.
Sudanese Again Take To The Streets In Anti-Coup Protests
Thousands of Sudanese turned to the streets wednesday in new demonstrations against a military coup that occurred in October.
How Russian Propaganda Dominates Chinese Social Media
Online platforms in China are awash with Russian propaganda on the Ukraine conflict, Beijing’s attempt to stoke anti-Western feelings.
The Importance Of Assisting Transitional Democracies
The US should abandon its post–Cold War habits of sometimes-forcible democracy promotion” for advancing human rights, analysis.