The United States Treasury Department sanctioned Felix Bautista, a sitting senator in the Dominican Republic, for “engaging in corrupt acts”.
Corruption
Mexico Bans Odebrecht from Government Contracts
Federal institutions and state governments in Mexico are banned from doing business with Odebrecht for two and a half years.
Chilean Energy Commission to Adopt Blockchain Technology
The National Energy Commission of Chile will soon use blockchain technology to track and record information. Chile has been a global leader in blockchain technology adoption.
Brazilian Court Decision Opens the Door to Impunity for Corrupt Politicians
On Wednesday, the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil voted to allow the Congress to decide the fate of its members. The 6 to 5 overturns a previous ruling to suspend Senator Aécio Neves. Aécio Neves was elected to the Senate from… Read More ›
Brazil Court Decision Opens the Door to Impunity for Corrupt Politicians
On Wednesday, the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil voted to allow the Congress to decide the fate of its members. The 6 to 5 overturns a previous ruling to suspend Senator Aécio Neves. Aécio Neves was elected to the Senate from… Read More ›
Venezuelan Attorney General Charges Three with Corruption
The Attorney General of Venezuela, Tarek Saab, has arrested two businessmen and the former manager of Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA). The three men are charged with corruption in connection with oil development projects in the Orinoco Oil Belt. Reuters reports that… Read More ›
Aumenta Presión Nacional e Internacional Contra el Presidente de Guatemala
El presidente Jimmy Morales se enfrenta a un empuje en el país y en el extranjero después de su reciente intento de expulsar del país a Iván Velásquez, jefe de una comisión anti-corrupción de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas…. Read More ›
