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Democracia Siempre Summit Expands Alliance to Seven New States

Drawing in seven new members, the summit set out measures on digital transparency, progressive taxation, humanitarian relief in Gaza

Overview

  • The summit’s concluding declaration urged members to go on the offensive against the international coalition of hate and lies
  • Mexico, Honduras, the United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, Denmark and Australia will formally join the pact at its next meeting alongside the UN General Assembly in New York
  • President Gabriel Boric warned that democracy faces erosion from hate, disinformation, extremism, corruption, power concentration and inequality
  • Leaders called for United Nations reforms to enhance representation, overcome veto blockages and install effective accountability mechanisms
  • The declaration demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and unimpeded humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip