Kevin Casas Z.
@kevincasasz.bsky.social
Secretary General, International IDEA; Senior Fellow, Inter American Dialogue; former VP of Costa Rica 🇨🇷. Proud Latin American, traveler, politics junkie. Opinions are personal.
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"When we join the struggle for democracy, in #Belarus and globally, when we lend our voice and our resources to this cause, we reaffirm our belief in a peaceful future. A future that is peaceful because it is democratic." - @kevincasasz.bsky.social
📷Photos by @europarl.europa.eu
📷Photos by @europarl.europa.eu
December 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
"When we join the struggle for democracy, in #Belarus and globally, when we lend our voice and our resources to this cause, we reaffirm our belief in a peaceful future. A future that is peaceful because it is democratic." - @kevincasasz.bsky.social
📷Photos by @europarl.europa.eu
📷Photos by @europarl.europa.eu
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International IDEA unequivocally condemns the attempted coup in the Republic of #Benin on 7 December, which sought to subvert the constitutional order and undermine the democratic will of the people.
www.idea.int/news/stateme...
www.idea.int/news/stateme...
Statement on the attempted coup in Benin
www.idea.int
December 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
International IDEA unequivocally condemns the attempted coup in the Republic of #Benin on 7 December, which sought to subvert the constitutional order and undermine the democratic will of the people.
www.idea.int/news/stateme...
www.idea.int/news/stateme...
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This month, @kevincasasz.bsky.social met with Japan's International Cooperation Agency President Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, to reaffirm #Japan’s engagement as an International IDEA Observer State and identify opportunities for closer collaboration with #Japan and JICA to support #democracy worldwide.
November 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
This month, @kevincasasz.bsky.social met with Japan's International Cooperation Agency President Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, to reaffirm #Japan’s engagement as an International IDEA Observer State and identify opportunities for closer collaboration with #Japan and JICA to support #democracy worldwide.
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History shows that those countries that protect political rights and freedoms are the ones that have built lasting prosperity, Aminata Touré and Kevin Casas-Zamora write. bit.ly/43rm9xO
What Democracy Means for a Society’s Bottom Line
Aminata Touré & Kevin Casas-Zamora reject the notion that political rights and socioeconomic welfare are separate or even competing goals.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:59 AM
History shows that those countries that protect political rights and freedoms are the ones that have built lasting prosperity, Aminata Touré and Kevin Casas-Zamora write. bit.ly/43rm9xO
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How can we reverse illiberal trends?
Earlier today, @internationalidea.bsky.social's Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social participated in a panel discussion on the Future of Democracy & Pluralism at #ESPAS Conference in #Brussels.
Watch the livestream ➡️ webcast.ec.europa.eu/2025-espas-a...
Earlier today, @internationalidea.bsky.social's Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social participated in a panel discussion on the Future of Democracy & Pluralism at #ESPAS Conference in #Brussels.
Watch the livestream ➡️ webcast.ec.europa.eu/2025-espas-a...
November 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
How can we reverse illiberal trends?
Earlier today, @internationalidea.bsky.social's Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social participated in a panel discussion on the Future of Democracy & Pluralism at #ESPAS Conference in #Brussels.
Watch the livestream ➡️ webcast.ec.europa.eu/2025-espas-a...
Earlier today, @internationalidea.bsky.social's Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social participated in a panel discussion on the Future of Democracy & Pluralism at #ESPAS Conference in #Brussels.
Watch the livestream ➡️ webcast.ec.europa.eu/2025-espas-a...
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Democracy’s value cannot be measured only at the ballot box, it must also be felt in people’s lives.
Read the @projectsyndicate.bsky.social op-ed by Aminata Touré, Member of @clubdemadrid.bsky.social, and International IDEA's @kevincasasz.bsky.social ⬇️
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/d...
Read the @projectsyndicate.bsky.social op-ed by Aminata Touré, Member of @clubdemadrid.bsky.social, and International IDEA's @kevincasasz.bsky.social ⬇️
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/d...
What Democracy Means for a Society’s Bottom Line
Aminata Touré & Kevin Casas-Zamora reject the notion that political rights and socioeconomic welfare are separate or even competing goals.
www.project-syndicate.org
November 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Democracy’s value cannot be measured only at the ballot box, it must also be felt in people’s lives.
Read the @projectsyndicate.bsky.social op-ed by Aminata Touré, Member of @clubdemadrid.bsky.social, and International IDEA's @kevincasasz.bsky.social ⬇️
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/d...
Read the @projectsyndicate.bsky.social op-ed by Aminata Touré, Member of @clubdemadrid.bsky.social, and International IDEA's @kevincasasz.bsky.social ⬇️
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/d...
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Obama: "It's like every day is Halloween, except it's all tricks and no treats. And here's the thing -- it's not as if we did not see some of this coming. I mean, I'll admit it's worse than even I expected, but I did warn y'all. And you know what? Donald Trump warned you too."
November 1, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Obama: "It's like every day is Halloween, except it's all tricks and no treats. And here's the thing -- it's not as if we did not see some of this coming. I mean, I'll admit it's worse than even I expected, but I did warn y'all. And you know what? Donald Trump warned you too."
This is nothing short of amazing.
Want to see how far right the Republican Party has gone?
Watch George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan answer a question about illegal immigration during a 1980 debate.
They wouldn’t even be allowed in today’s Republican Party.
Watch George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan answer a question about illegal immigration during a 1980 debate.
They wouldn’t even be allowed in today’s Republican Party.
October 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This is nothing short of amazing.
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Over two days, representatives of electoral management bodies, regional electoral networks & government institutions from more than 15 countries discussed experiences and ways forward for @internationalidea.bsky.social's Integrated Framework for #ProtectingElections. ⬇️
www.idea.int/news/towards...
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Towards an Integrated Framework for Protecting Elections - A Global Expert Meeting
www.idea.int
October 22, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Over two days, representatives of electoral management bodies, regional electoral networks & government institutions from more than 15 countries discussed experiences and ways forward for @internationalidea.bsky.social's Integrated Framework for #ProtectingElections. ⬇️
www.idea.int/news/towards...
www.idea.int/news/towards...
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"Siempre hacen más ruido las latas vacías que las llenas. Lo mismo ocurre con los cerebros"
Truman Capote
Truman Capote
October 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
"Siempre hacen más ruido las latas vacías que las llenas. Lo mismo ocurre con los cerebros"
Truman Capote
Truman Capote
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Pope Leo: It's not "pro-life" to be anti-abortion but support
"the inhuman treatment of immigrants"
"the inhuman treatment of immigrants"
October 4, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Pope Leo: It's not "pro-life" to be anti-abortion but support
"the inhuman treatment of immigrants"
"the inhuman treatment of immigrants"
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“Reimagining democracy requires genuine collaboration across regions and sectors — because its future depends on all of us,” said Dr. @kevincasasz.bsky.social, Secretary-General of International IDEA during the #UNGA80 high-level side event on Support for Democracy in a New Geopolitical Context.
September 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
“Reimagining democracy requires genuine collaboration across regions and sectors — because its future depends on all of us,” said Dr. @kevincasasz.bsky.social, Secretary-General of International IDEA during the #UNGA80 high-level side event on Support for Democracy in a New Geopolitical Context.
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Dear American citizens, whatever you wish more German citizens would have done in 1933, do that now.
September 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Dear American citizens, whatever you wish more German citizens would have done in 1933, do that now.
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Silly Jimmy Kimmel. He should have just called for all homeless people to be killed and he’d still have a job.
September 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Silly Jimmy Kimmel. He should have just called for all homeless people to be killed and he’d still have a job.
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The moment when it becomes most difficult, perhaps even impossible, to tell the truth, is the moment when it is most critically important to tell it.
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Now Is Not the Moment to Fall Silent
Call Fascism, "fascism". And hate, "hate".
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September 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The moment when it becomes most difficult, perhaps even impossible, to tell the truth, is the moment when it is most critically important to tell it.
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
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I plan to post this ABC News supercut video of Trump calling Harris and Democrats "fascists" (and "communists"!) everytime I see a Republican on TV whining about Trump being called a "fascist" by the left.
Oh, the hypocrisy! Oh, the gaslighting!
Oh, the hypocrisy! Oh, the gaslighting!
September 15, 2025 at 5:37 AM
I plan to post this ABC News supercut video of Trump calling Harris and Democrats "fascists" (and "communists"!) everytime I see a Republican on TV whining about Trump being called a "fascist" by the left.
Oh, the hypocrisy! Oh, the gaslighting!
Oh, the hypocrisy! Oh, the gaslighting!
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Democracy around the world has weakened, with most countries declining in their performance while #PressFreedom suffered its most far-reaching fall in 50 years, according to @internationalidea.bsky.social's #GlobalStateOfDemocracy Report #OutNow.
Read the #GSod2025 report ➡️ www.idea.int/gsod/2025
Read the #GSod2025 report ➡️ www.idea.int/gsod/2025
September 11, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Democracy around the world has weakened, with most countries declining in their performance while #PressFreedom suffered its most far-reaching fall in 50 years, according to @internationalidea.bsky.social's #GlobalStateOfDemocracy Report #OutNow.
Read the #GSod2025 report ➡️ www.idea.int/gsod/2025
Read the #GSod2025 report ➡️ www.idea.int/gsod/2025
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Can democracy keep pace with a world on the move?
@internationalidea.bsky.social's #GlobalStateofDemocracy Report, out on 11 September, focuses on the intersection between migration and democracy. #DemocracyForAll
Register & join the #GSoD2025 Global Launch ➡️ www.idea.int/events/globa...
@internationalidea.bsky.social's #GlobalStateofDemocracy Report, out on 11 September, focuses on the intersection between migration and democracy. #DemocracyForAll
Register & join the #GSoD2025 Global Launch ➡️ www.idea.int/events/globa...
September 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Can democracy keep pace with a world on the move?
@internationalidea.bsky.social's #GlobalStateofDemocracy Report, out on 11 September, focuses on the intersection between migration and democracy. #DemocracyForAll
Register & join the #GSoD2025 Global Launch ➡️ www.idea.int/events/globa...
@internationalidea.bsky.social's #GlobalStateofDemocracy Report, out on 11 September, focuses on the intersection between migration and democracy. #DemocracyForAll
Register & join the #GSoD2025 Global Launch ➡️ www.idea.int/events/globa...
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I'm not sure who has to hear this, but it is NOT normal that the government sends the military into its own cities. In fact, in many countries, this has led to mass protests... 🙄
August 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I'm not sure who has to hear this, but it is NOT normal that the government sends the military into its own cities. In fact, in many countries, this has led to mass protests... 🙄
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"Trump claims U.S. is the only country that uses mail-in voting. Is that true?
In fact, more than 30 other countries allow voting by mail for some or all voters, according to @internationalidea.bsky.social." - @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-b...
In fact, more than 30 other countries allow voting by mail for some or all voters, according to @internationalidea.bsky.social." - @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-b...
Trump vows to try banning mail-in voting before 2026 midterm elections — can he do that?
President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order "to end mail-in ballots, because they're corrupt." Here's what to know about his claims.
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August 19, 2025 at 8:08 AM
"Trump claims U.S. is the only country that uses mail-in voting. Is that true?
In fact, more than 30 other countries allow voting by mail for some or all voters, according to @internationalidea.bsky.social." - @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-b...
In fact, more than 30 other countries allow voting by mail for some or all voters, according to @internationalidea.bsky.social." - @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-b...
After working on elections for years, I must admit that I never thought of tapping into Putin's wisdom as an expert on electoral integrity. Next up I may start seeking guidance from Netanyahu on international humanitarian law or Bukele on modern prison rehabilitation techniques. 🤔
August 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
After working on elections for years, I must admit that I never thought of tapping into Putin's wisdom as an expert on electoral integrity. Next up I may start seeking guidance from Netanyahu on international humanitarian law or Bukele on modern prison rehabilitation techniques. 🤔
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Helsinki+50: How can states and civil society jointly address threats to peace, human rights and democracy?
Tune in tomorrow & join our Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social at @ulkoministerio.bsky.social's high-level conference ⬇️ #OSCE25FI www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYbq...
Tune in tomorrow & join our Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social at @ulkoministerio.bsky.social's high-level conference ⬇️ #OSCE25FI www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYbq...
Helsinki+50 Conference
YouTube video by Suomen ulkoministeriö
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July 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Helsinki+50: How can states and civil society jointly address threats to peace, human rights and democracy?
Tune in tomorrow & join our Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social at @ulkoministerio.bsky.social's high-level conference ⬇️ #OSCE25FI www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYbq...
Tune in tomorrow & join our Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social at @ulkoministerio.bsky.social's high-level conference ⬇️ #OSCE25FI www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYbq...
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What is driving the rule of law recession, and what can be done to reverse this trajectory in the context of increasing authoritarian trends?
On 24 June, International IDEA's Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social helped open the #WJF2025 and better understand the global #RuleofLaw recession.
On 24 June, International IDEA's Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social helped open the #WJF2025 and better understand the global #RuleofLaw recession.
July 1, 2025 at 8:06 AM
What is driving the rule of law recession, and what can be done to reverse this trajectory in the context of increasing authoritarian trends?
On 24 June, International IDEA's Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social helped open the #WJF2025 and better understand the global #RuleofLaw recession.
On 24 June, International IDEA's Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social helped open the #WJF2025 and better understand the global #RuleofLaw recession.
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Five things to remember about war:
June 22, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Five things to remember about war:
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"Basé à Stockholm, @internationalidea.bsky.social constate que 40 % des scrutins nationaux organisés en 2024 ont fait l’objet d’« une forme ou d’une autre de contestation de la crédibilité du résultat." - @lemonde.fr
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
Un rapport international alerte sur les menaces pesant sur l’intégrité des élections dans le monde
Basé à Stockholm, l’Institut international pour la démocratie et l’assistance électorale constate que 40 % des scrutins nationaux organisés en 2024 ont fait l’objet d’« une forme ou d’une autre de con...
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June 10, 2025 at 8:14 AM
"Basé à Stockholm, @internationalidea.bsky.social constate que 40 % des scrutins nationaux organisés en 2024 ont fait l’objet d’« une forme ou d’une autre de contestation de la crédibilité du résultat." - @lemonde.fr
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...