central america corruption

Brazil’s Odebrecht at risk of disqualification in Panama after alleged non-compliance with airport contract

The Brazilian multinational company Odebrecht, which has been splashed by multiple corruption scandals, lost a contract for the expansion of...

September 29, 2021

Guatemala’s Attorney General also removes former prosecutor Sandoval’s replacement

The Attorney General of Guatemala, Consuelo Porras, removed this Tuesday the head of the Special Prosecutor's Office Against Impunity (FECI),...

August 3, 2021

U.S. sanctions former Honduran President Porfirio Lobo and his wife for corruption

The U.S. State Department announced Tuesday sanctions for corruption against former Honduran President Porfirio "Pepe" Lobo, his wife, former first...

July 20, 2021

55 Central American officials on new list of U.S. corruption charges

The U.S. State Department published Thursday a list of 55 Central American officials and ex-officials who have been indicted for...

July 1, 2021

Costa Rica’s Prosecutor General retires from office after attacks on her administration

The Attorney General of Costa Rica, Emilia Navas, informed this Friday that she is leaving her position to take her...

June 25, 2021

Panamanian Prosecutor’s Office to prosecute 9 people for Odebrecht development

The Panamanian Prosecutor's Office asked this Wednesday to call to trial nine people, including a minister, and the dismissal of...

June 16, 2021

Central American Parliament asked to strip immunity of former Dominican president Medina

A Dominican party asked on Wednesday the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) to strip the immunity of former President Danilo Medina...

June 16, 2021

Presidential House and ministry raided in corruption case in Costa Rica

Costa Rican judicial authorities are carrying out 57 raids on Monday, including an office of the Presidential House and the...

June 14, 2021