Tag: corruption

Tuesday, September 20th 2022 - 19:30 UTC
Bolsonaro claims systemic corruption in Brazil is over

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Tuesday told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York that his administration had “put an end to systemic corruption in the country.” He claimed that previous corruption scandals were a thing of the past.
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Tuesday, September 20th 2022 - 10:01 UTC
CFK's defense argues prosecutors committed malpractice

Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK)'s legal team Monday argued that “the prosecution committed malpractice” in the corruption case against the former head of state (2008-2015).
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Saturday, August 27th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
President Fernández critical of prosecution's “double standards”

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Friday issued a reply to Acting Attorney General Eduardo Casal's note from the day before accusing the head of “undue interference” with the ongoing investigation against Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner for alleged corruption.
Thursday, August 25th 2022 - 09:38 UTC
US envoy discusses corruption with Paraguayan lawmakers

The US Undersecretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Mark Wells Wednesday said in Asunción that his country would undertake further action beyond declaring Paraguayan Vice President Hugo Velázquez and former President Horacio Cartés as “significantly corrupt.”
Monday, August 15th 2022 - 10:07 UTC
Petro shakes-up Colombia's military brass

Just one week after his inauguration, Colombian President Gustavo Petro sent 52 generals into retirement. The biggest sweep in Colombia's history is aimed at putting together a corruption-free brass.
Thursday, July 14th 2022 - 08:01 UTC
Panamanian protesters to stay in the streets until their demands are met

Thousands of Panamanians took to the streets over the past few days to protest against the seemingly unstoppable inflation and Government corruption, while measures offered by the administration of President Laurentino Cortizo regarding the price of fuel and food were deemed insufficient.
Wednesday, May 25th 2022 - 03:40 UTC
Argentina: Impeachment jury votes to sack successful anti-corruption prosecutor

The anti-corruption prosecutor of the Argentine province of Entre Ríos who got former Governor Sergio Uribarri sentenced to 8 years in jail has been impeached out of office for failing to excuse herself from the case despite having very close ties with one of the defendants.
Tuesday, April 26th 2022 - 09:58 UTC
Argentina remains a witness of corruption even when culprits confess

Argentina's judiciary system continues to be a mere witness to corruption practices even after those bribing local officials have admitted to their doings in foreign jurisdictions, it was reported Monday by a Buenos Aires newspaper.
Friday, April 8th 2022 - 09:44 UTC
Argentina's Ambassador to Israel sentenced to 8 years for corruption

Argentina's Ambassador to Israel and Cyprus Sergio Uribarri has resigned after being sentenced to 8 years in jail for “embezzlement and negotiations incompatible with public office.”
Wednesday, February 16th 2022 - 22:55 UTC
Cristina Fernández indicted in case of alleged bribes

A Federal Argentine Court rejected on Wednesday an appeal filed by the former president (2007-2015) and current vice president of the South American country, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, in relation to the so-called “case of the notebooks”.