Former two-term president is fighting desperately to avoid having to start serving a 12-year sentence
Worldwide Corruption articles on Democracy Chronicles
Worldwide corruption is a major obstacle to democracy and the rule of law. In a democratic system, offices and institutions lose their legitimacy when they’re misused for private advantage. This is harmful in established democracies, but even more so in newly emerging ones. It is extremely challenging to develop accountable political leadership in a corrupt climate. Also see our section on World Democracy and our articles on Corruption in America.
Furious Russians March Demanding Siberian Mall Fire Answers
Thousands of angry residents gathered in the city’s main square, demanding an independent investigation
Brazil appeals court to rule on Lula’s latest challenge
A Brazilian appeals court was set to rule on former president Lula da Silva’s latest attempt to stay out of prison
Considering the weakening of South Korean presidential power
South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Monday proposed weakening the powers of his office and lowering the voting age
Odebrecht corruption scandal ensnares Venezuela’s Maduro
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro awarded a Brazilian construction giant at the heart of a huge corruption scandal
French ex-President questioned in Libyan corruption probe
Claims are the former French president received funding for his 2007 election campaign from the Libyan dictator Gaddafi
How a president dodged bribery charges in South Africa
A timeline of major events in the corruption charges against disgraced South African former president Jacob Zuma
Reviewing the rich history of South Korea’s criminal presidents
Every living former head of state has now been convicted, charged or investigated for criminal offences
How Brazil has changed attitudes toward Latin American corruption
Every week brings new developments around the world in connection with Brazil’s Car Wash scandal
Corruption Allegations Rock Angolan Political Transition
Allegations and new tensions could imperil hopes of radical change in the oil-rich but debt-ridden nation