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Tag: Corruption (Institutional)
Putin Shakes Up Things at Home as His Optimism About Ukraine War Rises
Despite years of criticism, President Vladimir V. Putin has only now changed his defense minister and allowed high-level corruption arrests.
Russia Detains Another Defense Official, in New Sign of Putin Shake-Up
Lt. Gen. Vadim Shamarin is accused of “large-scale” bribery, the latest in a series of high-profile arrests that have coincided with the appointment of a new defense minister.
Dominican President Set to Win Re-Election as Voters Eye Crisis in Haiti
President Luis Abinader was bolstered by nativist migration policies, a strong economy and an anticorruption drive.
Dominican Republic Election: How Crackdown on Haitians Lifted Abinader
President Luis Abinader goes into Sunday’s race as the clear front-runner, bolstered by nativist migration policies, a strong economy and an anticorruption drive.
Dominican President Set to Win Re-Election as Voters Eye Crisis in Haiti
President Luis Abinader was bolstered by nativist migration policies, a strong economy and an anticorruption drive.
FIFA Set to Roll Back Reforms Enacted After Corruption Scandal
FIFA tried to put a corruption crisis behind by changing its rules and claiming its governance overhaul had the endorsement of the Justice Department. U.S. officials say that was never the case.
Spain’s Leader, Pedro Sánchez, Says He Won’t Quit Over Wife’s Corruption Case
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, a progressive with a reputation as a wily survivor, had considered stepping down over corruption accusations against his wife that he says are a smear.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez Considers Resignation Amid Wife’s Investigation
Despite insisting that allegations of influence peddling against his wife are false, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says he is considering stepping down, bewildering Spain.
Timur Ivanov, Russian Deputy Defense Minister, Is Detained on Bribery Charges
Timur Ivanov, who has long been in charge of major military construction projects and known for leading a lavish lifestyle, was held Tuesday on charges of “large scale” corruption.