Introducing the eleventh edition of The PEP Weekly Digest, where we present to you the most recent updates and news on the global political stage.

One noteworthy political event has occurred in Canada, where Hugh Segal, a Senator in the Canadian Parliament, has passed away.

Shifting our focus to Chile, Giorgio Jackson has stepped down from his position as the Minister of Social Development.

Meanwhile, in Latvia, Krisjanis Karins has tendered his resignation as the Prime Minister.

The worldwide political landscape is further influenced by forthcoming elections in seven nations, slated between July 30th and September 30th. These elections hold significant importance, as they will determine the direction and governance of each respective country’s future.

In the realm of regulatory affairs, the Iranian parliament has endorsed a bill to align Iran’s laws with international standards, enabling the nation to become a part of the UN Convention against the Financing of Terrorism (CFT).

Shifting our attention to legal advancements, a court in Burkina Faso has sentenced former Transport Minister Vincent Dabilgou to an 11-year prison term for charges related to embezzlement and other acts of corruption.