Angelica Iriarte

The Panama Papers, a massive disclosure of financial records in 2016, dramatically altered worldwide views on offshore financial practices. This revelation, stemming from the Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca, unveiled how the global elite, including figures in Latin America, were involved in questionable financial transactions. These transactions included tax avoidance and bypassing regulatory systems, significantly impacting the socio-political context in Latin America.Unmasking the Financial SecrecyThe Panama Papers consisted of 11.5 million records, exposing the offshore assets of many notable individuals. In Latin America, a region already dealing with corruption and economic inequality, the disclosures were especially impactful. Political leaders and…

The appointment of Teresa Ribera as Vice President of the European Commission has sparked criticism and calls for an independent audit of her performance as Spain’s Minister for the Ecological Transition under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.Throughout her time in office, Ribera was responsible for significant choices concerning energy, environmental policies, and sustainability. These actions have been subject to considerable criticism because of their influence on energy costs, the opaque nature of renewable energy agreements, and how her ministry interacted with major business entities.Civil society groups, professional organizations, and several opposition parties argue that the absence of accountability regarding these issues…