IRI Honors Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Nicaragua wit...
Washington, DC – The International Republican Institute (IRI) honored Catholic Bishop Rolando José Álvarez Lagos of Nicaragua with its John…
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IRI Statement on Nicaraguan Political Prisoners...
WASHINGTON, DC – The International Republican Institute (IRI) issued the following statement on the release of 222 Nicaraguan political prisoners:…
Every Day is an International Democracy Day...
Every day is International Day of Democracy for the International Republican Institute, as staff around the world focus on the…
One Month Later: Protests for Freedom in Cuba...
One month ago today, spontaneous protests erupted across all of Cuba. Citizens stood up against the government’s mismanagement of the…
In Nicaragua, the Struggle for Free and Fair Elect...
In November 2021, Nicaraguans will head to the polls to decide the Presidency in their first general election since the…
Thirteen Elections to Watch in 2021
2021 boasts its share of important elections. From rising tensions in Ethiopia to hope for political stability in Peru– which…
The Answer to Illiberal Populism in Latin America—...
Populism comes in many forms, and its effect on democratic politics remains hotly contested. Yet history makes clear that, in…
Happy Birthday to the Organization for American St...
Today, we celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the Organization of American States’ (OAS) charter signing. The OAS is a multinational…
Latin American Democracies Need Our Help Fighting ...
Under pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic, Latin America’s democracies require assistance coordinating internal efforts, maintaining accountability and safeguarding fundamental freedoms.…
Love (and Authoritarianism) in the Time of COVID-1...
As Nicaraguans mark the two-year anniversary of the popular protest movement that began on April 18, 2018, the Ortega regime…
While Autocrats Exploit the Pandemic, Citizens Fig...
The global pandemic has provided the perfect cover for authoritarians to buttress systems of control and surveillance. Yet despite their…
In the Fight Against COVID-19, Latin America Must ...
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is just beginning to be felt in Latin America and is exacerbating underlying institutional…