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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

I grew up in Spain amid a collective amnesia about Franco. It is time we faced up to our dark past | Maria Ramirez

Spain transformed from Franco's dictatorship into a prosperous, open democracy over fifty years, achieving substantial economic growth and progressive social reforms.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Maria Corina Machado: Venezuela's freedom is near. It has been a long and painful journey'

Venezuela stands at a decisive moment with a weakened Maduro regime and an opposition poised to advance a peaceful transition to democracy after decades of authoritarian rule.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Maria Corina Machado: Venezuela's Nobel Peace laureate in hiding

Maria Corina Machado leads Venezuela's democratic opposition from hiding, facing arrest and election bans while millions flee and the regime endures sanctions and isolation.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Syrian electors vote in indirect polls for first post-Assad parliament

Two-thirds of Syria's new parliament will be selected by electoral colleges and one-third directly appointed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, drawing criticism as undemocratic.
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