Corruption

Adverse judgment against Brazil’s ex-president was fundamentally based on the testimony of one plea-bargaining executive

Angry over rampant inflation and corruption, protesters demand the resignation of president Jovenel Moïse

Trial court judge convicted Brazil’s ex-president for graft and money laundering; defense to appeal decision

Attorney general Néstor Humberto Martínez is accused of hiding information regarding bribes paid by Odebrecht to Colombian politicians to get the contract of a 2 billion dollars highway project

The demonstrations over deteriorating infrastructure and contamination of water have also acquired a larger significance with Iranian officials accusing Saudi Arabia of involvement in the burning down of the former’s consulate in the city

The massive turnout in Sunday’s popular consultation is considered a victory by activists though the quorum to send its provisions to Parliament was not met