As protests in the oil-rich Central Asian country gain momentum, the events threaten to reverberate across the region.
Tag: Corruption (Institutional)
Your Monday Briefing: Flooding in Australia
Climate change sparks bush fires, now catastrophic floods.
Haiti’s Leader Kept a List of Drug Traffickers. His Assassins Came for It.
In the months before his murder, President Jovenel Moïse took a number of steps to fight drug and arms smugglers. Some officials now fear he was killed for it.
Haiti’s Leader Kept a List of Drug Traffickers. His Assassins Came For It.
In the months before his murder, President Jovenel Moïse took a number of steps to fight drug and arms smugglers. Some officials now fear he was killed for it.
Biden’s Democracy Summit Convenes as U.S. Hits a ‘Rough Patch’
The president kicked off his summit as critics questioned the guest list and whether the United States could be an effective advocate for democracy amid problems at home.
Xiomara Castro Vows New Era for Honduras but Is Tied to Past
Xiomara Castro, headed toward becoming her country’s next president, promises to expunge its legacy of corruption, but change may be tempered by her establishment ties and conservative opposition.
Hunt for the ‘Blood Diamond of Batteries’ Impedes Green Energy Push
Dangerous mining conditions plague Congo, home to the world’s largest supply of cobalt, a key ingredient in electric cars. A leadership battle threatens reforms.
What’s at Stake in the Honduran Presidential Election?
Hondurans head to the polls on Sunday, but widespread political violence during the campaign and questionable results from 2017 are looming large.
Brazil’s President Lula Is Staging a Comeback. Can He Bring the Country Along?
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the former president, has beat back a flurry of corruption cases and climbed to the front of next year’s presidential race.
Brazil’s President Lula Is Staging a Comeback. Can He Bring the Country Along?
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the former president, has beat back a flurry of corruption cases and climbed to the front of next year’s presidential race.