All posts tagged Corruption
Mexican Politics and Economy: Amnesty International details abuses by Mexican officials
A new Amnesty International report details abuses by officials in Mexico; evidence mounts against former governor of Tabasco; the student movement Yo Soy 132 celebrates first anniversary.
Argentina: Tenth anniversary of Kirchnerismo stirs polarised views
Tenth anniversary of Kirchnerismo stirs polarised views; Program on Kirchnerite corruption garners greater audience share than football match; Argentina challenges the WTO on European biodiesel policies Tenth anniversary of Kirchnerismo stirs polarised views On Saturday 25 May, the Argentine President [...]
Mexican Politics and Economy: Media giant Televisa saves billions in tax write-off
Media giant Televisa has $3 billion pesos of tax debt cancelled; Mexican government struggles to lower food bills; senior government official fired over abuse of power scandal.
Brazil: ‘Esculacho’ organized against former military agent
Popular demonstration calls for the resignation of deputy police chief in the interior of São Paulo; New bill calls for stronger anti-corruption legislation Brazil: ‘Esculacho’ organized against former military agent The Frente de Esculacho Popular (FEF) organized a public demonstration on Saturday [...]
Argentina: Interview with Economy Minister goes viral
Interview about inflation with Argentina’s Economy Minister goes viral; Ralph Lauren Agrees to Pay fine in Bribery Case; Argentine Plaza de Mayo activist lobby Pope Francis Interview with Argentina’s Economy Minister goes viral In an interview with a Greek journalist, [...]
Argentina: Thousands of protesters rally against government
Thousands of Argentinians protest against government; Argentina’s debt offer rejected by remaining creditors; Argentine President visits Chavez’s tomb in Venezuela Thousands of Argentinians rally against government On Thursday 18 April, thousands of peaceful demonstrators took to the streets of Argentina. The [...]
Brazil: Senate approves project on ‘un-retirement’
Retirement benefits may be recalculated; ‘snack scandal’ investigated; comical political profiles gain popularity in social media outlets. Senate approves project on ‘un-retirement’ The Brazilian Senate approved on Wednesday, 10 April, a project presented by Senator Paulo Paim, that would permit [...]
Brazil: Dirceu claims he was promised leniency in Mensalão trial
Further accusations call into question the validity of Mensalão trial; Proposal to increase punishment for young offenders; Food sales lowest in ten years. Dirceu claims he was promised leniency in Mensalão trial Former Minister and Congressman José Dirceu de Oliveira [...]
Brazil: Lula once again under scrutiny for corruption
Brazilian federal prosecutors announce inquiry into corruption allegation against Lula; Rousseff inaugurates new stadium in Salvador; Report outlines continued decline in industrial production Lula once again under scrutiny for corruption Brazil’s Public Ministry has confirmed that an investigation into former [...]
Colombia: former Health Secretary imprisoned
Former Health Secretary imprisoned; seventh round of peace talks draw to close; decree regulating abortion rights revoked
Haiti: Government promises zero tolerance on corruption
Prime Minister says government to crack down on corruption; Duvalier case continues; Bill Clinton donates to agricultural projects
Colombia: former governor imprisoned for embezzlement
Former governor imprisoned for embezzlement; bill to reduce teen pregnancy passed; change in law benefits comic book industry.
Mexican Politics and Economy: Head of Powerful Teachers’ Union Arrested for Fraud
The head of the powerful teachers’ union arrested on charges of fraud and embezzlement; claims that resulting media ‘circus’ used to hide proposed hike in energy prices; Amnesty International calls for migrants in transit to be included in official statistics.
Brazil: Former environment minister launches new political party
Marina Silva founds new party named ‘Sustainability Network’; disillusioned congressman to quit and return to being a clown; reports rank Brazil as one of the worst for protection of journalists and freedom of press. Brazil: Former environmental minister launches new [...]