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A Warning in the Americas

Truthdig staff / Truthdig Jul 24, 2026 Daniel Ortega is not the hemisphere’s only octogenarian who wants to cancel elections forever. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Free Speech Under Fire in Bukele’s El Salvador

Mneesha Gellman / NACLA Feb 2, 2024 President Nayib Bukele’s slide toward authoritarianism has culminated in an unconstitutional reelection bid. His consolidation of power has cracked down on independent press. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )