Young Bulgarians turned out in protests that helped unseat their government. Whether that will translate into higher turnout in upcoming elections is up to them.
Tag: Corruption (Institutional)
Pakistan’s Ex-Spy Chief Sentenced to Prison After Court-Martial
Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed, an ally of the former prime minister, Imran Khan, once led Pakistan’s powerful Inter-Services Intelligence agency.
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Resigns in the Face of Mass Protests
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, the sixth prime minister in five years, bowed out amid public anger over corruption and democratic dysfunction.
Ukraine Could Be ‘Ready for Elections,’ Zelensky Says
The Ukrainian president told reporters that a vote could be held in 60 to 90 days if the country received security protections from the United States.
How the U.S. Focus on Fentanyl Helped Fuel the Cocaine Trade’s Resurgence
Across Latin America, cocaine trafficking has surged as Washington has prioritized combating fentanyl. Times reporters traveled to Ecuador to see how criminal groups are wreaking havoc.
The ‘Cocaine Superhighway’ Fueled by the U.S. Focus on Fentanyl
As Washington made combating fentanyl a priority, cocaine trafficking has surged. Nowhere have the ripples been felt like in Ecuador, where criminal groups have run rampant.
Zelensky’s Government Sabotaged Oversight, Allowing Corruption in Ukraine to Fester
Ukrainian leaders blame independent advisers for failing to prevent graft. A Times investigation found that President Volodymyr Zelensky’s own administration removed guardrails.
The Philippines Spent Big on Flood Control, but the Water Keeps Rising
Many Filipinos say floods are worse than ever — and now, the government has admitted that vast sums were embezzled from a program meant to fight the problem.
Netanyahu Asks Israel’s President to Pardon Him in Corruption Cases
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the contentious appeal weeks after President Trump had made the same request to the Israeli president.
Trump-Endorsed Candidate and Sportscaster Lead Honduran Presidential Race
Electoral authorities said partial results showed the two conservative candidates were virtually tied — and far ahead of the governing left-wing party.