Lawmakers in Peru have initiated impeachment proceedings against President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski over alleged corruption. Opposition lawmakers filed the motion against the president Friday, saying he was morally unfit to lead the country after he resisted calls to resign over the alleged corruption. Twenty-seven of 130 members of Peru’s Congress approved launching the process to […]
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.
Brazilian President Michel Temer Charged With Bribery
Michel Temer was charged of taking multimillion-dollar bribes by top federal prosecutor
Liberation or Protectionism
The western growth machine creates communities with millions of “non-people”, unemployed youth or senior citizens who lack social significance. At the same time, a clique of financially well-off’s just grows stronger.
Angolan Journalist Indicted For Exposing Government Corruption
Rafael Marques, winner of 2017 NED Democracy Award returns home to legal harassment
South Africa to Hold Secret Vote to Oust President Zuma
South Africa’s top jurists ruled parliament can hold a no-confidence vote against the president
VIDEOS: Russian Anti-Corruption Protests Witness Mass Arrests
Supporters of protest leader Alexei Navalny mark holiday with more than 200 rallies across the country
VIDEO: Global Anti-Corruption Activists Bring Their Battle to Public
Video highlights activists fighting corruption across the world shared their stories on Capitol Hill
Court Dismisses Brazilian Corruption Allegations Against Michel Temer
Brazil’s embattled President has been cleared of charges that he received illegal campaign funds
Tunisian Anti-Corruption Drive is Worrying Rights Defenders
Human Rights Watch warns against recent arrests and disappearances as turn in wrong direction
ANC Closer to Ousting Zuma After New Corruption Accusations
South Africa’s African National Congress has been hurt by a new wave of corruption allegations