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Columbia University’s Juventud Hablemos and GFDD Co-Sponsor Sold-Out Event on the Evolution of Democracy in the Dominican Republic
February 17, 2025
On the evening of February 17, 2025, Columbia University’s Juventud Hablemos organization, in collaboration with the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), hosted a sold-out event titled The Evolution of Democracy. The event proved to be an engaging and impactful discussion, bringing together students, faculty, and distinguished guests for an in-depth exploration of how... Continue Reading >
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Columbia University Hosts Discussion on the Evolution of Democracy in the Dominican Republic
February 13, 2025
New York, NY – February 13, 2025 - Columbia University is set to host an engaging discussion on The Evolution of Democracy in the Dominican Republic as part of the Juventud, Hablemos series. This special event will feature Nathanael Concepción, Director of the Dominican Political Observatory (OPD) for the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development... Continue Reading >
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“Rice: The Forgotten Issue on Marco Rubio’s agenda”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
February 10, 2025
They discussed the rare earth issue. They touched upon the issue of narcotrafficking and corruption. They referred to the industry of semi-conductors and the Summit of the Americas. Overall, in a positive manner, they discussed our national interests relative to Haiti. Although it is possible that it was served at the lunch held at the... Continue Reading >
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“Biden’s Warning: A New Digital Oligarchy?”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
January 27, 2025
In his farewell address to the nation, President Joe Biden warned the United States of the dangers that a concentration of power in the hands of a few ultra-rich individuals would represent, and of the dire consequences that would result from an unbridled abuse of power. These were the outgoing President’s words: “Today, an oligarchy... Continue Reading >
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“Venezuela’s Dilemma: Dialogue or Violence”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
January 13, 2025
According to a statement released by the Elysee Palace in Paris, Presidents Emmanuel Macron of France and Luiz Inacio ‘Lula’ da Silva of Brazil urged President Nicolás Maduro, after his swearing-in ceremony for a third consecutive term as president, to resume dialogue with the opposition to “facilitate the return to democracy and stability in Venezuela.”... Continue Reading >
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“Open Letter to Jimmy Carter”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
January 2, 2025
Dear President and friend: Recently, the suspension of your trip to Guyana due to health reasons - where you were to lead a delegation to observe the electoral process in that South American nation - caused us some concern. Thankfully, our concern soon disappeared when we learned that you had returned, almost immediately, to your... Continue Reading >
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