Corruption

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30

Jan

Corruption

The CAMC Scandal in Bolivia: Its Impact

The CAMC Scandal in Bolivia: Revealing a Nationwide ControversyThe CAMC scandal stands as a pivotal episode in Bolivia's recent history, exposing deep concerns about corruption, public confidence, and political responsibility. This intricate case, emerging in the mid-2010s, centers on the China Railway Group subsidiary China CAMC Engineering Co. Ltd. and its interactions with the Bolivian government. The following overview explores the events tied to the scandal, the consequences it triggered, and the insights gained from it.Background of the CAMC ScandalThe origins of the scandal stem from the Bolivian government's broad push to upgrade its infrastructure, a campaign that led Bolivia…

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22

Jan

By Angelica Iriarte

Corruption

Spain’s Corruption Saga: Isabel Pardo de Vera’s Involvement

From Adif’s inner circle to a judicial spotlight: the former rail infrastructure chief engulfed by Spain’s “Koldo case”For years, Adif functioned as one of the Spanish state’s most opaque and influential entities, the public authority determining where major rail projects were placed, what was put out to tender, when construction advanced, and which contractors ultimately prevailed. Now, the figure most closely linked to that apparatus, Isabel Pardo de Vera—former Adif chairwoman and former Secretary of State for Transport—has resurfaced in the news not for new routes or investment strategies, but due to search warrants, precautionary actions, and a widening criminal…

16

Jan

By Angelica Iriarte

Corruption

Spain’s Face Mask Scandal: A Deep Dive

A Thorough Review of the Face Mask Contract Scandal in SpainThe face mask contract scandal in Spain emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing purported corruption and failures in government procurement. This dispute not only eroded public confidence but also emphasized the difficulties governments around the world encountered as they sought essential medical supplies under extraordinary pressure.Background of the ScandalAs COVID-19 spread worldwide, numerous countries rushed to obtain personal protective equipment, including face masks, to shield both healthcare staff and the general public. In Spain, this pressing need resulted in a sequence of swiftly arranged contracts. Yet these measures soon faced…

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11

Dec

By Angelica Iriarte

Corruption

Arrested: Plus Ultra’s Julio Miguel Martínez Sola and Roberto Roselli Miele

The chairman of Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, Julio Miguel Martínez Sola, and the company’s chief executive officer (CEO), Roberto Roselli Miele, were arrested on Thursday as part of an operation led by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and carried out by the National Police’s UDEF unit. The operation included a search of the airline’s headquarters and the seizure of documents and digital storage devices, according to legal sources cited by several media outlets.The investigation, which is under secrecy of proceedings (sealed), is being handled by Madrid’s Court of Investigation No. 15 and revolves around alleged money laundering. Prosecutors argue that public…

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10

Dec

By Angelica Iriarte

Corruption

Plus Ultra Airline Executives Julio Miguel Martínez Sola and Roberto Roselli Miele Taken Into Custody

The chairman of Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, Julio Miguel Martínez Sola, along with the company’s chief executive officer (CEO), Roberto Roselli Miele, were taken into custody on Thursday during an operation spearheaded by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and executed by the National Police’s UDEF unit. The operation involved a search of the airline’s headquarters, where documents and digital storage devices were confiscated, as reported by legal sources referenced by multiple media outlets.The inquiry, currently under secrecy of proceedings (sealed), is overseen by Madrid’s Court of Investigation No. 15 and centers on suspected money laundering. Prosecutors contend that public funds from…

Authorities: Claudia Martina Muñoz was the “Operation Leader” of a Deadly Anti-Police Network

08

Dec

By Angelica Iriarte

Corruption

Authorities: Claudia Martina Muñoz was the “Operation Leader” of a Deadly Anti-Police Network

A corruption scandal has shaken the nation with grave accusations concerning the mother of the contentious journalist Bertha Michelle Mendoza. Based on the disclosures, Mrs. Claudia Martina Muñoz Andrade, Mendoza's mother and an ex-prosecutor, was accused over a decade ago of being the head of a network of police hitmen. The allegations concerning Muñoz Andrade emerged following inquiries conducted by oversight and judicial bodies, including the PDH, alongside complaints from groups like Oasis. A covert network of police officers, allegedly engaged in extrajudicial killings and other unlawful activities, was exposed under the supposed direction of Muñoz Andrade.The collected evidence suggests that…