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Advancing Democracy Worldwide. Listen to our podcast “By the People,” on Spotify. #BythePeoplePod
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Joined April 2009
RT @GlobalAmericans: How can middle-income democracies in Latin America and the Caribbean drive growth and stability? A new op-ed by @Garra….
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7/7 | The Manila workshop made one thing clear: No one beats foreign authoritarian influence alone. That's why IRI is investing in cross-border networks, trusted partnerships, and long-term coalitions across the Indo-Pacific. We leave with actionable plans and renewed resolve.
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6/7 | We spotlighted successful resistance: From the Philippines pushback on China’s maritime aggression to Taiwan’s whole of society approach to countering CCP propaganda, participants shared how data, local ownership, and strategic advocacy can change outcomes.
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5/7 | We explored how AI, open data tools, and transparency reforms can help track foreign money and media capture. IRI is supporting local actors to expose hidden channels of CCP influence, but it takes global cooperation.
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4/7 | We focused on real solutions: investigative networks, practical training, and cross-border collaboration. When Beijing pressures one newsroom to kill a story, partner outlets across the region can ensure the truth still gets out.
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3/7 | Our workshop exposed how the CCP is censoring truth and spreading false narratives. Journalists face intimidation, and local newsrooms are under siege.
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2/7 | We brought together journalists, watchdogs, and policy experts to surface how the CCP operates at the national and local levels with unchecked influence that sidesteps proper oversight.
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1/7 | From media manipulation to backroom economic deals, underhanded CCP tactics are undermining transparency, sovereignty, and press freedom across the region. Here’s what we did and learned – and what comes next.
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Last week in Manila, @IRIGlobal convened over 60 leaders from 12 Indo-Pacific nations to confront a shared threat: The Chinese Communist Party’s growing authoritarian influence. 🧵
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One year ago, 7.4M Venezuelans voted for @EdmundoGU & @MariaCorinaYA in a powerful stand for freedom. With nearly 950 political prisoners & 9M forced into exile, the regime still denies their voice. We stand with those fighting for a free & prosperous #Venezuela. #28J
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Successful #RoadToTheSummit stop: a private sector roundtable with Minister @itobisono in Santo Domingo, championing economic freedom and building momentum toward December's X Summit of the Americas.
Nos preparamos para recibir la 10ª Cumbre de las Américas (@CumbreAmericas) y desde ya estamos escuchando al sector privado. Hoy compartimos ideas clave en la Mesa Redonda Empresarial de nuestro @CAPPenlinea junto al @IRIglobal y @Heritage. Una conversación franca con
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Honored to have met Deputy Minister Rubén Silié @MIREXRD. We discussed plans for the upcoming 10th Summit of the Americas focused on prosperity, security, and freedom across our hemisphere. Grateful for his candidness and partnership.
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#11J lives on in the courage of the Cuban people. Over 1,158 political prisoners, including José Daniel Ferrer & Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, remain unjustly silenced. We honor their voices & reaffirm support for #Cuba’s fight for freedom, justice, and democracy. #PatriayVida
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Congratulations to @RosaMariaPaya on her election to the @CIDH. Her victory sends a clear message: freedom and democracy will be defended, and authoritarianism will be confronted.
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IRI’s rapid technical election assessment of the Philippines’ 2025 midterms highlights progress like tech adoption, but entrenched dynasties, weak institutions, abuse of state resources persist, w/mounting concerns re: foreign interference from the CCP.
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IRI’s recent Rapid Response Technical Election Assessment examines the Philippines’ 2025 midterm elections, which occurred during a pivotal moment in the
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As China advances its Digital Silk Road across the Americas, IRI convened experts at #SCSPAIExpo25 for a vital conversation on how the CCP is expanding its tech and economic footprint in Latin America and the Caribbean—and how the US can respond @scsp_ai #ChinaInLAC #TechSecurity
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As Ecuador inaugurates @Presidencia_Ec, @IRIGlobal brought together over 50 journalists, civic actors, and gov reps to devise solutions to counter CCP influence and to debunk the CCP economic model that has brought little more than corruption, environmental damage, and debt.
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Ecuador offers a case study in how authoritarian regimes exploit economic dependency. At @IRIGlobal’s recent conference in Quito, regional leaders and Ecuadorian officials shared accounts of how to push back against the CCP’s influence and defend national sovereignty #CounterCCP
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On May 12, the Philippines held mid-term elections, setting the stage for the 2028 presidential race, which will have geopolitical implications. As a key U.S. ally, its success and sovereignty impact U.S. security and prosperity. #SafeSecureProsperous
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This week, Filipinos voted for 18,000+ national/local posts—@IRIGlobal experts on hand to interview candidates, officials & voters. Stay tuned for analysis shared w/ Filipino stakeholders, USG & Congress on strategic importance of the Philippines. Supported by @NEDemocracy.
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