The Centrist Democratic International condemns the political situation in Nicaragua and Venezuela
Brussels, 8 August 2016. The Centrist Democratic International (IDC-CDI), chaired by former President of Colombia Andrés Pastrana, has today condemned the political situations and lack of civil and democratic freedoms in Nicaragua and Venezuela. In its Resolution, the IDC-CDI warns of “new kinds of authoritarianism” exerted by some leaders who, acting on a mandate of “initial […]
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The democratic charter, the OAS and Venezuela
“The OAS must demonstrate today whether its Democratic Charter is a strong instrument, to defend the principles of democracy, or whether it is just something on file in the organization’s archives. It is all up to you.” Thus began OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro his presentation on Venezuela last Thursday before the Permanent Council. He […]
Acción National got a historic success in mexican elections
Last June the 5th, local elections were held in Mexico, in which Acción Nacional (PAN) got a historic triumph due the win in seven out of twelve state governments and important cities. In its history, the political party just had won three governments in a race, but on Sunday broke its own record and will […]
Rise of populism and terrorism addressed at the CDI meeting in Lisbon
Lisbon, 15 of April 2016. The Centrist Democrat International (CDI) held today its executive committee in Lisbon. The meeting was chaired by the former President of Colombia Andrés Pastrana and the CDI Secretary General Antonio López-Istúriz. The discussions focused on the challenges the world is currently facing. “Now more than ever, the CDI is an […]