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The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development & Funglode will inaugurate its new office in Madrid, Spain, reinforcing its commitment to academic, cultural, and intellectual exchange between the Dominican Republic and Europe
December 12, 2024 - This opening highlights Funglode's history of building strategic relationships with international institutions and strengthens its presence on the European continent. The Madrid office will enhance institutional relationships between Dominican and Spanish academic, cultural, and scientific entities. Funglode already maintains fruitful collaborations with renowned institutions in Spain, such as the Ortega y Gasset-Gregorio Marañón Foundation, with... Continue Reading >
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The Crisis of American Democracy in the Dominican Republic: 60 Years Later
December 9, 2024 - Sixty years ago, one of the most influential books on the country’s national political events was published, becoming the first best-seller of the modern era in the Dominican Republic. The book, “The Crisis of Democracy in America in the Dominican Republic, written in exile in Puerto Rico in 1964 by Professor Juan Bosch, clarifies in... Continue Reading >
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“Trump’s Victory”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
November 12, 2024 - He had been the target of two impeachment proceedings. He was under investigation for his ties to the assault on the Capitol. He was convicted on 34 felony counts. He was accused of tax fraud and of stealing classified national security documents. So, how is it possible that, amid so many adversities, Donald Trump could... Continue Reading >
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Latino Voters will be Key to the Elections, with all the Implications that Come Due to Their Origin and Relationship with the Place Where They Live in the U.S.
October 8, 2024 - The panel titled “Latin America and the U.S. Elections: Role of the Latino Vote; Economic and Foreign Policy Implications,’’ held during the Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2024, identified relevant factors related to the electoral process that will take place in that nation next November. NEW YORK - Some 20 million Latino... Continue Reading >
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Maureen Webb Speaks at the 2024 Global Forum on Artificial Intelligence in Democracy, Governance and Elections
October 3, 2024 - She is the author of the book “Coding Democracy: How Hackers Are Disrupting Power, Surveillance and Authoritarianism” New York, October 3, 2024 - Maureen Webb explained, during her presentation at the VI Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2024, that there is an idea that the code is the law, “and that means... Continue Reading >
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Global Forum 2024 Warns of the Worrying Trend of Democratic Erosion in Latin America
October 3, 2024 - The experts who participated in the Panel discussion titled “Current Political and Social Issues in Latin America”, during the Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2024, referred to the current reality of Venezuela, Nicaragua, Argentina, Mexico and El Salvador, among other countries in the region. The Forum opened on Thursday, October 3, at... Continue Reading >
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U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat Highlights the Initiatives in Which he is Currently Participating in the United States Congress for the Benefit of Dominicans
October 3, 2024 - The Dominican-born Congressman participated in the VI Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2024, which opened this past Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Center for Economics and Development Policy at Columbia University’s The Kellogg Center. NEW YORK. Adriano Espaillat, the Senator for the 31st District of New York since 2011, highlighted at the... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández: Geopolitical Tension and Democratic Challenges Mark the Global Horizon in 2024
October 3, 2024 - The former president of the Dominican Republic warned of the current geopolitical situation and regional conflicts in his opening remarks during the VI Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean, 2024. The Forum will officially open today Friday, October 4, at the Center for Development Economics and Policy (CDEP), Columbia University, in New York... Continue Reading >
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Experts Emphasize the Need to Reactivate Growth and Address Climate Change in Latin America and the Caribbean
October 3, 2024 - These were some of the conclusions reached during the first Panel held during the VI Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2024, where specialists on specific issues addressed the current situation of the economy and politics of the region. NEW YORK. Meeting with the objective of analyzing the “Global and Regional Economy and... Continue Reading >
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Funglode and GFDD, together with the Center for Development Economics and Policy (CDEP) of Columbia University, will celebrate the VI edition of the Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2024
September 20, 2024 - The forum will take place Thursday, October 3, at the Center for Development Economics and Policy (The Kellogg Center), with the participation of experts from the fields of geopolitics and economics. NEW YORK. The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (Funglode) and its sister institution in the United States, the Global Foundation for Democracy and... Continue Reading >
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“Elections in the United States: Between a Chaotic Past and an Unexpected Candidate”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
September 16, 2024 - Initially, the US presidential elections, held this past November 5, seemed like a kind of revenge for the one that took place four years ago, in 2020, between then-President Donald Trump and the current president of the nation, Joe Biden. Many potential voters would have wanted other electoral options. In fact, the majority considered that... Continue Reading >
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The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development Celebrates Eighth Annual Film Festival in Florida
September 11, 2024 - Santo Domingo, September 11, 2024 (EFE). The film 'Freddy' and the recognition of filmmakers Alfonso Rodríguez and Blademil Grullón, solid contributors to the Dominican film industry, will be some of the highlights that will be featured in the eighth edition of the Dominican Film Showcase Florida (USA), announced the organizers this past Wednesday. According to... Continue Reading >
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“Observation and Mediation Participation in Venezuelan Crisis”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
August 5, 2024 - At the invitation of the National Electoral Council (CNE), I participated as an international observer in the presidential elections held in Venezuela on July 28. I participated, along with other former presidents, a panel of U.N. electoral experts, members of the Carter Center, and thousands of national and international observers. It was not the first... Continue Reading >
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“Kenya: Between Haiti, Tax Reform and Social Unrest”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
July 8, 2024 - At one point, many thought that the recent arrival of a contingent of Kenyan police officers to Haiti would have to be urgently returned to their country of origin. This, because of the violence and anarchy that rattled the African nation in reaction to a tax reform project introduced by the government before Parliament. The... Continue Reading >
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“Willie Mays: An Immortal Giant”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
June 24, 2024 - I remember when I was only nine years old, my mother, Doña Yolanda, allowed me to go with Gallego, a close adult friend of the family, to the Polo Grounds, to watch my first Major League game between the New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants. The main reason for attending that particular game... Continue Reading >
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The Dominican Film Showcase Celebrates the Presentation of “Colao 2”
April 18, 2024 - April 18, 2024, New York, NY - The long-awaited Dominican Film Showcase event opened with an exciting surprise: the exclusive presentation of "Colao 2", the sequel to the acclaimed Dominican film. The audience enjoyed this long-awaited film sequel on a night full of excitement and enthusiasm. Present during the event were the key representatives of... Continue Reading >
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Funglode/GFDD 2023 Cultural Awards Announcement
March 4, 2024 - The recipients of the 2023 Cultural Awards were announced, launching its 13th anniversary. (Santo Domingo, March 4, 2024) Fundacion Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), along with its sister institution, The Global Democracy and Development Foundation (GFDD), are pleased to announce the 2023 Cultural Awards recipients. This initiative, now in its 13th year, recognizes excellence in... Continue Reading >
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Come Vote for Your Favorite Photograph Currently Participating in the 2023 Funglode/GFDD Awards!
February 26, 2024 - The photograph most voted will be awarded the People’s Choice Award at the next Funglode/GFDD Awards Event. The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (Funglode) and its sister institution in the United States, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), cordially invite the public in general to vote for their favorite photograph currently on... Continue Reading >
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The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) & Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) in partnership with John Jay College, host lecture on ‘How Algorithms Create and Prevent Fake News.’
November 30, 2023 - On November 28, The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), in collaboration with the Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and John Jay College of Criminal Justice, hosted a lecture at College’s campus in Manhattan, exploring the opportunities and significance of international governance of artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of Fake News. The... Continue Reading >
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The “Global Foundation for Democracy and Development” Celebrates the 100th Edition of its Iconic “Global” Magazine
November 2, 2023 - On Wednesday, October 31, the Dominican diaspora in the United States celebrated one of the most important events in the world of literature, education and society. The Global Democracy and Development Foundation, along with its sister Foundation, the “Global Foundation for Democracy and Development” celebrated in style the 100th edition of its unique “Global” magazine.... Continue Reading >
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