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We are the office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. We work to promote liberal values in our societies. Since 1983, with the return of democracy in Argentina, our Buenos Aires-based office has been actively collaborating with civil society institutions dedicated to strengthening democracy, the rule of law, economic freedom, human rights and international cooperation. We invite you to follow the work of the foundation, thank you very much!
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Talks For Freedom: The Youth Were the Protagonists
Last Friday, May 10, we held the first edition of "Talks For Freedom", an event created by young people for young people. During the evening event, we shared talks about the challenges faced by young people and listened to inspiring stories that motivated us to shapea more prosperous and free future.
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Liberalism Emerges in a Polarized Country
In the second week of April, Dr. Hans-Dieter Holtzmann and Angelo Bardini, participated in São Paulo in the training course for future candidates organized by the Instituto Libertas in preparation of the upcoming municipal elections in October 2024.
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More geopolitics and less protectionism
The European Union must finally close the trade agreement with Mercosur after the European Parliament elections. Otherwise, China and Russia will continue to gain global influence.
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Mercosur: Resilient or Vulnerable Democracies?
The Mercosur-European Union Agreement represents a historic opportunity for both regions. The shared historical values and the state of European democracies present an excellent possibility to strengthen the democracies of Mercosur countries.
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Annual Strategic Planning Workshop with Partner Organizations
Last Thursday, February 29, the 2024 partners organizations' meeting was held in Buenos Aires. During the meeting the participants worked on the strategy and projects to be realized during the year. The members of the organizations actively participated in different instances of collaboration to identify the opportunities and challenges, design the strategy and draw up a solid action plan to carry out the activities of the year.
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Human Rights in Venezuela: Who is Víctor Navarro?
Victor Navarro is one of the millions of Venezuelans exiled from their country by the regime of Nicolás Maduro. He became a human rights activist after surviving "El Helicoide." He exiled to Buenos Aires and through technology allows us to enter and feel what today political prisoners of the regime are living inside the largest torture center in Latin America.
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Argentina ahead of general strike on 24 January - What's next?
The general strike on 24 January will be an important indicator of how much support Milei still has among the majority of the population and whether he can gain further momentum for his ambitious reform course or whether he will have to brace himself for increased headwinds.
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