Michel Temer, Brazil’s interim president, had big plans for change in Brazil ever since the possibility of suspending Dilma Rousseff became tangible. But ...Read More
Temer and his “national salvation” cabinet
Michel Temer, Brazil’s interim president, had big plans for change in Brazil ever since the possibility of suspending Dilma Rousseff became tangible. But ...Read More
Corruption perceptions in the Americas
When measuring corruption, the differences between two studies highlight that international perceptions of corruption do not always line up with ...
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Guatemala’s new round of corruption revelations. Deeper than thought.
Mirte Postema |
As Northern Triangle countries get ready to receive $750 million in aid, the CICIG issued new evidence indicating the extent to which ousted President ...
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Latest from Latin Pulse – May 27th
The program includes a wide-ranging analysis of corruption in Argentina, along with a deep analysis of corruption in Honduras and how the opposition in ...
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“Pro Mundi Beneficio:” Panama’s obscure banking system explained
Orlando J. Pérez |
Since 1919, Panama’s economy has thrived on shipping and banking laws that shielded those who wanted shelter. With the revelations of the Panama Papers, ...
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The healthy roots of corruption anger in Latin America
Kevin Casas-Zamora and Miguel Carter |
With corruption scandals, popular protests and the revelations in the Panama Papers, it’s easy to think that corruption in Latin America has suddenly ...
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Latest from Latin Pulse – December 18th
Politics and diplomacy provide the main themes for Latin Pulse this week. The program marks the anniversary of the diplomatic opening between Cuba and ...
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The Jon Stewart of Guatemala?
Rick Rockwell |
As former President Pérez Molina sits in jail, former comedian Jimmy Morales is the front-runner in the campaign for President of Guatemala. The Morales ...
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What about Paraguay?
Frank O. Mora |
The landlocked, Southern Cone country is experiencing the same, if not worse, corruption scandals, social protests, approaching economic stagnation, and ...
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