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Mexico Hosts Its Largest Elections Ever with Record Voter Registration
In an unprecedented event, Mexico is conducting its largest elections ever, with nearly 100 million people registered to vote. This monumental election will cover a wide range of political offices including mayors, governors, Congress, Senate, state legislators, and the presidency. Claudia Sheinbaum, an environmental engineer and the chosen successor of the current president, Andrés Manuel…
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Advancements in Gender Parity within Mexican Politics Highlighted Amid Ongoing Challenges
In a significant stride towards gender equality, Mexico is witnessing a transformative era in its political landscape. The video highlights the groundbreaking progress made towards gender parity within Mexican politics, illustrated by the fact that, as of 2019, the Mexican constitution mandates that half of the top positions across the government’s three branches must be…
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Ecuador President Declares ‘State of War’ Against Drug Gangs Amidst Unprecedented Violence
Ecuador is facing a significant escalation in violence, with President Daniel Naboa declaring the country to be at war with drug gangs. The crisis intensified with a series of bomb attacks, hostage-taking of over 130 prison officers by inmates, and a dramatic live broadcast raid on a TV station by armed gang members in the…