The allegation in an American court that Mexico’s former president was paid a huge bribe caused a stir in the United States. Mexicans met the testimony with more skepticism.
Tag: Bribery and Kickbacks
Guatemala’s Experiment in Fighting Corruption Is Under Attack
An international panel brought charges against business leaders and politicians. Now it has focused on President Jimmy Morales. He wants to shut it down.
News Analysis: Netanyahu, Feeling Heat, Grabs Spotlight to Assail ‘Witch Hunt’ Investigation
Expecting an indictment on corruption charges, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went on television to attack the prosecutors investigating him as a ‘joke’ and ‘absurdity.’
‘Exhibit A’: How McKinsey Got Entangled in a Bribery Case
The consultancy’s report became key evidence in a battle over the extradition of a powerful Ukrainian oligarch charged in a scheme to help Boeing.
Brazil Arrests More Than 50 Police Officers Accused of Taking Cartel Bribes
State prosecutors accused 53 officers of taking bribes from the First Capital Command drug gang, known as the P.C.C., which investigators say has grown rapidly.
News analysis: Netanyahu’s Obsession With Image Could Be His Downfall
Israel’s prime minister faces corruption accusations arising from his efforts to control his portrayal in the news media.
The Corruption Cases Against Netanyahu
The Israeli prime minister faces possible bribery and fraud charges stemming from three separate corruption investigations this year.
Israeli Police Urge Bribery and Fraud Charges Against Netanyahu. Again.
For the third time this year, the prime minister is accused of corruption. But this time, his governing coalition is already teetering.
El Chapo Trial Has Yet to Reveal Mexico’s Dark Secrets of Narco-Corruption
Several of Judge Brian M. Cogan’s decisions to limit what witnesses testify about bribery allegations has disappointed observers in Mexico.
Honduran President’s Brother, Arrested in Miami, Is Charged With Drug Trafficking
Juan Antonio Hernández, the brother of the Honduran president, was described as a “large-scale drug trafficker” with ties to organized crime and cocaine deliveries to the United States.