Trusted news agencies tracing tendencies of democratisation and autocratisation globally
Bolivian authorities moved to arrest former president Arce just one month after he left office on charges of embezzling funds intended for indigenous communities. Arce was the economy minister in the leftist government of Evo Morales, himself from the indigenous population.
A eurosceptic is about to occupy the Swiss presidency for the duration of 2025. Guy Parmelin, who also serves as Economic Affairs minister, will have to implement a more pro-EU course adopted under the country's consensual politics.
Higgins' win in Miami gives the Democrats a boost in one of the last electoral battles ahead of the 2026 midterms.
The result of the Honduran presidential election remains in limbo over a week after voting amid allegations that electoral irregularities and technical issues have distorted the counting process.
Why is the Gaza Strip still closed to international reporters? The Foreign Press Association has sharply criticised the repeated delays in court.
Billionaire Andrej Babis took the helm in Prague as prime minister. After a power struggle with President Pavel, he is relying on a right-wing alliance – and promises to transfer his companies to a trust fund.
Faced with pressure from Washington, Ukraininan president Zelensky has said he will attempt to change Ukrainian law so an election could take place within three months even though martial law is still in force.
Gemany has moved to adopt an EU directive on so-called SLAPP lawsuits which aim to silence people and organizations committed to anti-corruption measures or climate change initiatives.
In the latest move drawing rule-of-law concerns, the Slovak parliament voted to abolish the office that protects whistleblowers. Critics say it's the end of the "last independent institution dedicated to fighting corruption" in the country.
In the last twelve months 67 journalists died in connection with their work, mostly as victims of war. Many more are imprisoned or missing, Reporters without Borders reports.
