International Republican Institute

IRI hosted author Roberto H. Iglesias for a discussion on how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) uses domestic censorship & international messaging to shape global perceptions of its regime. The conversation examined Beijing’s efforts to control narratives beyond China’s borders, including pressure to cancel a presentation of Iglesias’s book in Argentina earlier this year.

IRI’s @stephennix met with North Macedonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (@MFA_MKD) State Secretary Jovica Palashevski to discuss opportunities to strengthen democratic institutions. IRI remains committed to supporting a stronger, democratic, & prosperous North #Macedonia🇲🇰.

Our @stephennix met with Montenegro’s Prime Minister Milojko Spajić (@MickeySpajic) & Deputy Prime Minister Aleksa Bečić (@BecicAleksa) to advance cooperation on strengthening democratic institutions ahead of 🇲🇪’s 2027 national & local elections. IRI is committed to supporting a strong, democratic, & prosperous #Montenegro.

Building on our election observation mission to Colombia’s 2026 presidential election, IRI met with @CNE_Colombia President @JFLemosU, VP @joseaparraf, & newly elected magistrates to identify shared priorities & strengthen cooperation ahead of #Colombia’s 2027 regional elections. Strong democratic institutions are key to prosperity & stability in 🇨🇴 & across the Western Hemisphere.

Grateful to Guatemala's President @BArevalodeLeon for welcoming an @IRIglobal delegation & for a valuable dialogue on shared regional priorities, including security, prosperity, & the rule of law. We remain committed to contributing to a democratic & prosperous future for #Guatemala. 🇬🇹