Democracy declined for 8th straight year around the globe, institute finds

Democracy declined for 8th straight year around the globe, institute finds

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Last year had the worst decline in credible elections and parliamentary oversight in almost a half-century, driven by government intimidation, foreign interference, disinformation and the misuse of artificial intelligence in campaigns, an organization promoting democracy said Tuesday. The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, or International IDEA , said election

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Forest fires in Peru leave 15 dead and more than 3,000 hectares scorched by flames | AP News

Forest fires in Peru leave 15 dead and more than 3,000 hectares scorched by flames | AP News

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every

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Bolivia’s iconic ex-President Evo Morales calls for anti-government march, escalates political fight

Bolivia’s iconic ex-President Evo Morales calls for anti-government march, escalates political fight

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia’s hugely popular former leftist president, Evo Morales , on Monday called on supporters to take to the streets in protest against his bitter political rival, current President Luis Arce , who hours earlier accused Morales on national TV of trying to overthrow him. Morales’ appeal to Bolivia’s farmers, miners

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