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France 24
09-07-2025
- Politics
- France 24
Spain PM announces anti-graft plan as scandal rocks govt
The implication of two former Socialist heavyweights and close Sanchez allies in a graft scandal has rocked the minority leftist coalition and thrown its viability into doubt. The crisis is particularly sensitive for a leader who came to power in 2018 vowing to clean up Spanish politics after the rival conservative Popular Party (PP) was convicted in its own graft affair. Sanchez announced a 15-point plan drawn up with the Paris-based OECD's division for anti-corruption and integrity in government during an address to parliament. They include the creation of an independent public integrity agency to prevent, supervise and prosecute corruption, with Sanchez saying existing mechanisms have "generated inefficiencies and vacuums of coordination". Enhanced data analysis aided by artificial intelligence will scan for "vulnerabilities" in public tenders, said Sanchez, after his former right-hand men were suspected of receiving kickbacks in the improper awarding of such contracts. Top officials would also undergo "random and annual wealth checks" during their time in the job, while parties and foundations receiving public funds above 50,000 euros ($58,500) would be obliged to face external audits. Whistleblowers would receive greater protection, specialised sections in courts would be created and the criminal code reformed to harshen punishments for offences against the public administration, added Sanchez. A bombshell police report into the scandal released last month implicated ex-transport minister Jose Luis Abalos and former top Socialist official Santos Cerdan, both key figures in Sanchez's rise to power. Sanchez revealed he had considered resigning over the affair, apologising but defying the opposition by vowing not to "throw in the towel" and call early elections. Government wobbles Since the police report, Cerdan has relinquished his powerful post as Socialist organisation secretary and as an MP, while the party definitively expelled Abalos. The array of far-left and regional separatist parties propping up the government had demanded firm anti-corruption measures as the price for their continued support. Sanchez described the plan as "the biggest boost" to the fight against corruption in Spain "in recent decades". But PP leader Alberto Nunez Feijoo dismissed Sanchez's explanations and reform efforts, saying the Socialists had "operated like a criminal organisation" for years. "We don't know where your direct responsibility begins and where it ends... How will you get us out of this nightmare if you got us into it?" he replied to Sanchez, demanding elections. Separate investigations are underway against Sanchez's wife, brother and Socialist-appointed top public prosecutor, ratcheting up the pressure on one of Europe's longest-serving leftist leaders.
Washington Post
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Costa Rican prosecutors accuse president, other high-ranking officials of illegal campaign finance
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Costa Rican prosecutors accused President Rodrigo Chaves, the vice president, foreign affairs minister and four lawmakers from Chaves' party of illegal campaign finance Monday. The accusations stem from their use of funds in the 2022 election that carried Chaves to power. The Attorney General's Office said in a statement that it had also asked the country's Supreme Court to lift Chaves' immunity so that he can be prosecuted. Prosecutors said Chaves and the others used a private fund and private bank accounts to finance the campaign of Chaves' Social Democratic Progress Party. Chaves ' office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The others accused include Vice President Stephan Brunner, Foreign Affairs Minister Arnoldo André and lawmakers Pilar Cisneros, Luz Mary Alpízar, Paola Nájera and Waldo Agüero. 'Both financing routes operated outside the control of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal and the party's treasury as required by the electoral code,' prosecutors said in the statement. By doing so, the politicians allegedly violated principles of legality and transparency that govern campaign finance, 'affecting the integrity of the electoral process.' The politicians will only face trial if the Supreme Court agrees to suspend their immunity from prosecution.
Associated Press
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Costa Rican prosecutors accuse president, other high-ranking officials of illegal campaign finance
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rican prosecutors accused President Rodrigo Chaves, the vice president, foreign affairs minister and four lawmakers from Chaves' party of illegal campaign finance Monday. The accusations stem from their use of funds in the 2022 election that carried Chaves to power. The Attorney General's Office said in a statement that it had also asked the country's Supreme Court to lift Chaves' immunity so that he can be prosecuted. Prosecutors said Chaves and the others used a private fund and private bank accounts to finance the campaign of Chaves' Social Democratic Progress Party. Chaves ' office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The others accused include Vice President Stephan Brunner, Foreign Affairs Minister Arnoldo André and lawmakers Pilar Cisneros, Luz Mary Alpízar, Paola Nájera and Waldo Agüero. 'Both financing routes operated outside the control of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal and the party's treasury as required by the electoral code,' prosecutors said in the statement. By doing so, the politicians allegedly violated principles of legality and transparency that govern campaign finance, 'affecting the integrity of the electoral process.' The politicians will only face trial if the Supreme Court agrees to suspend their immunity from prosecution.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Official statement: América de Cali deny rumours of possible sale
In the afternoon of this Sunday, América de Cali issued an official statement aimed at denying "unfounded information and baseless statements far from reality". In recent days, rumors of a possible sale and a change of owner in the scarlet club have emerged. Advertisement With its extensive statement, aimed at "shareholders, fans, media, and public opinion", the board of directors intends to make it clear that there are many inaccurate or false versions on the subject, and emphasizes its "commitment to transparency, regulatory compliance, and responsible management of its institutional and financial processes". The statement asserts that América de Cali "has made formal approaches with interested third parties". However, "none of these interested parties has met the corporate governance guidelines necessary to integrate the shareholder structure of América de Cali S.A.". "We emphasize that the Club has not validated or approved any process of selling shares in the current year" it clarifies. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
Bloomberg
07-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Colombia to Embrace Fiscal Transparency in a Bid to Regain Trust
Colombia plans to be more open about the true state of its public finances in a bid to regain investor trust and thereby cut borrowing costs, according to the nation's director of public credit. The country is paying a higher risk premium for a perceived lack of transparency, which has generated investor skepticism, said Javier Cuellar, who is in charge of the nation's financing strategy.
