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His disputed 1988 presidential bid challenged the PRI’s decades-long grip on power and helped open Mexico’s political system to competition.

<p>The trouncing of the far right provides a playbook for social and environmental movements in other countries facing elections, including the US, Spain and France</p><p></p><p>Thank you, Brazil, for demonstrating how the far right can be trounced while protection for the Amazon is strengthened. In a world where nature and democracy appeared to be bleeding

Lula’s narrow victory matters far beyond Brazil. It represents Brazil’s place in a fractured world while questioning whether the country can finally convert extraordinary potential into prosperity. But the message from voters and a right-leaning legislature is clear: political history and ideological loyalties are no substitute for delivery.

OPINION: Voters should be able to enrol right up to and including election day.

In a video posted on Facebook, a visibly angry Naseeruddin Shah came out in support of Jamia Millia Islamia students, who have been protesting for the restoration of the students' union, and called himself a "dimagi naxal"

<p>A movement that began in outrage has delivered remarkable election upset, showing that change is possible and prompting questions over what comes next</p><p><strong>• </strong><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/22/this-is-europe-sign-up-guardian-email-updates"><strong>Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here<

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Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said that even the worst democracy is better than the best military regime because it offers citizens freedoms. Read More: https://punchng.com/osinbajo-worst-democracy-better-than-best-military-regime/

The conflict between President Donald Trump and Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar has evolved beyond the recurring confrontation between a Republican president and one of his most outspoken critics in Congress. The latest escalation, involving a search of Omar’s Washington home followed by renewed demands from Trump that she resigns, has brought a fundame

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commended journalists for their sacrifices and contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, peace, and national unity. Read More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-hails-journalists-for-sacrifices-contributions-to-nigerias-democracy/

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The CWC member says that as per the Registration of Electors Rules 1960, mentioning the reason for deletion of voter name is mandatory

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<p>Leaders and governments worldwide congratulate Lula on dramatic comeback seen as an important signal to rest of Latin America</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2026/oct/26/lula-supporters-celebrate-shock-election-victory-in-pictures">Lula supporters celebrate election victory – in pictures</a></p></li></ul><p><a href="https:

The actor had urged all right-minded citizens to support the demands of Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute students

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Opposition leader and Nobel laureate María Corina Machado reappeared in Venezuela Sunday for the first time since December, returning from exile at a time when doubts about the country's democratic future — and the role of the U.S. — are growing.

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Lula has spent weeks highlighting corruption allegations surrounding Flávio Bolsonaro, but signs are that many voters may be willing to look past them

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President Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, and he focuses instead on its oil. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio is nudging talks between opposing politicians.

The alliance partners are using official machinery and police to prevent opposition candidates from filing nominations, allege CPI and CPI(M)

The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, says Nigeria’s democratic process depends on the integrity of information available to citizens. Read More: https://punchng.com/democracy-depends-on-credible-information-minister/

Court reserves order on AISA president’s plea challenging police notice seeking peace bond; CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka skip Crime Branch questioning

PDP chieftain, Segun Showunmi, says the death of MKO Abiola and the June 12 struggle profoundly shaped his belief in Nigeria’s democratic development. Read More: https://punchng.com/june-12-abiolas-death-shaped-my-belief-in-democracy-showunmi/

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Justice Elena Kagan says decisions by her conservative Supreme Court colleagues have increased political polarization and weakened democracy in the U.S. She spoke Tuesday, two weeks before the midterm elections, criticizing rulings that weakened the Vo...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Elena Kagan on Tuesday said voting and elections decisions from her conservative Supreme Court colleagues have helped make the country more politically polarized and less democratic.

The liberal Supreme Court justice took aim at various recent rulings, including one that paved the way for rampant partisan gerrymandering of legislative districts.