Interview with BiH FM: Dodik and Russia will not decide on a new HR, the Choice remains in the Hands of the PIC - Sarajevo Times
Interview with BiH FM: Dodik and Russia will not decide on a new HR, the Choice remains in the Hands of the PIC - Sarajevo Times
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Elecciones presidenciales en Colombia 2026: Cancillería rechaza 'cualquier intento de injerencia externa en proceso electoral colombiano'
Summary: - The Colombian Foreign Ministry (Cancillería) rejects any external interference in Colombia’s 2026 presidential election, reaffirming commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and respect for international law. - The ministry warns that foreign actors attempting to influence or pressure the electoral process would be inappropriate interference in Colombia’s democratic affairs. - The news also notes ongoing campaigning for a second round between Abelardo de la Esprie
Costa Rica votes with security in mind as conservatives poised to hold power
Costa Rica’s 2026 election centers on security and continuity with a conservative agenda. Key points: - Security focus: Growing violence and organized crime push voters toward tough-on-crime policies. The current government, led by Rodrigo Chaves Robles, emphasizes strong security measures, US-aligned cooperation, and aggressive enforcement (including a high-security prison project and deployment of security forces). - US alignment: Costa Rica has expanded security cooperati
Côte d'Ivoire | International Crisis Group
Côte d’Ivoire context at Crisis Group: - Electoral risk and polarization: The country faces a high-stakes presidential election (October) with President Ouattara seeking a fourth term and key opponents excluded, raising tensions and potential unrest. Crisis Group urges dialogue, inclusive electoral rules, and concrete election observation structures. - Security threats and regional jihadism: Islamist militants in the Sahel (Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin) are expanding