Our hemisphere is overwhelmingly committed to democracy, but there are troubling signs of backsliding in the region that require sustained and serious attention.
Marco Rubio: “Our hemisphere is overwhelmingly committed to democracy, but there are troubling signs of backsliding in the region that…”
On the recordJanuary 18, 2021
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Rubio expresses concern about democratic backsliding in Latin America.
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