Tag: Corruption
U.S. Democrats Urge Investigation Against Colombian Far Right Candidate De la Espriella
Eleven U.S. Democrat representatives demand the White House investigate far right-wing Colombian candidate Abelardo de la Espriella over alleged ties to paramilitary groups and shell companies in Florida. U.S. Democrat congressmen requested on June 19 a formal investigation into Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella regarding his alleged financial fraud and ties to paramilitary […]
June 19, 2026
Colombian Candidate De La Espriella is Accused of Corruption in Health Sector
His law firm participated in misuse of public health funds affecting more than 1.6 million citizens. On Sunday, Ivan Cepeda, the presidential candidate of the leftist Historic Pact, accused Abelardo de la Espriella, the far-right candidate of Homeland Defenders, of having participated in acts of corruption within the health care system through his law firm. […]
June 15, 2026
Ecuadorian Environmental Defender Found Dead After Reporting Corruption and Threats
Monika Silva-Koniuszek had denounced land deals, nepotism and influence peddling. On Monday, Monika Silva-Koniuszek, a Polish-born environmental defender, was found dead in Santa Elena province on Ecuador’s coast. RELATED: Ecuador Joins UNESCO Campaign to Prevent Trafficking of Cultural Property The following day, Interior Minister John Reimberg stated that Silva-Koniuszek appeared to have died by suicide, […]
June 10, 2026
Trump Clan’s Coastal Projects Enrage Thousands of Albanians
They oppose developments tied to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump as prosecutors launch property transfer investigation. For four consecutive nights through Thursday, thousands of Albanians have taken to the streets of the capital, Tirana, to oppose two tourism projects linked to the family of U.S. President Donald Trump. RELATED: Albania Joins Trump’s Peace Council for […]
June 5, 2026
“No Untouchables in Power”: Cepeda Ends Campaign in Barranquilla
Iván Cepeda ends his campaign in Barranquilla, pledging a hard line on corruption and dialogue with political opponents.
May 25, 2026
Turkish Police Detain 57 Suspects in Sweeping Probe Into Istanbul Municipality Subsidiary
The investigation is related to acts of corruption perpetrated by former mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. On Monday, Turkish police detained 57 suspects, including several high-ranking municipal officials, in one of the largest single-day sweeps targeting a subsidiary of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB). RELATED: Türkiye-Syria Border Crossing Reopens After 12 Years The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s […]
May 18, 2026
Zelensky’s Circle Implicated in Corruption Scandal: Yermak on Pre-trial Detention
A major money laundering case directly involves Andriy Yermak, exposing a scandal dubbed “Mindichgate” following leaked private conversations of businessman Timur Mindich, revealing the alleged looting of billions of hryvnias through infrastructure and weapons projects. Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) ruled on May 14 that the former right-hand man of Volodymyr Zelensky, Andrey Yermak, a […]
May 14, 2026
Moreno Returns for Ecuador Sinohydro Corruption Trial
Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno returned to the country to face trial in the Sinohydro corruption case linked to Coca Codo Sinclair.
May 11, 2026
Finland Joins Defense Procurement Coalition CORPUS
Meanwhile, the Zelensky regime launches crackdown on recruitment-related corruption and abuses. On Monday, the Finnish Defense Forces announced that its country has joined the Coalition for Resilient Procurement and Unified Support (CORPUS), an alliance of seven nations focused on the coordinated purchase of defense equipment for Ukraine. RELATED: Putin, Trump Discuss Ukraine, Iran De-escalation Truces […]
May 4, 2026
Petro Urges Constituent Vote to Push Reforms, Curb Graft
Petro calls for citizen signatures to advance a constituent process aimed at passing social reforms and tackling corruption.