Tag #Impunity

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Peruvian Congress Dismisses Corruption Accusations Against President Boluarte

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte faced accusations of accepting luxury watches as bribes in March 2024, leading to an investigation that was ultimately dismissed by Congress due to constitutional limitations on prosecuting a sitting president, despite evidence suggesting potential wrongdoing.

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Former Mayor Abarca Receives Additional Prison Sentence for Murder

José Luis Abarca Velázquez, former mayor of Iguala, Guerrero, received an additional prison sentence for ordering the 2013 murder of councilman Justino Carvajal Salgado, adding to his existing 92-year sentence for kidnapping six activists; the case highlights a pattern of violence and corruption dur...

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Blanco Survives Immunity Vote Amidst Gender Politics Clash

Following accusations of attempted rape by his half-sister, Mexican congressman Cuauhtémoc Blanco survived a failed attempt to remove his congressional immunity thanks to votes from the ruling Morena and PRI parties; dissenting female legislators now face consequences.

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Mexican Electoral Body Investigates Activists, Ignores Prison Official's Record

In Sonora, Mexico, the INE is investigating a feminist collective for criticizing judicial candidate Nicollino Cangiamilla's record of negligence and deaths in state prisons, which his campaign admits, while ignoring prior accusations of corruption and violence within the prison system during his te...

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Martinelli Granted Asylum: Panama Accuses Nicaragua of Impunity Pact

Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli, after a year in hiding and a 10-year sentence for money laundering, was granted asylum by Nicaragua, sparking outrage in Panama and raising concerns about impunity; the decision was influenced by current Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, who polit...

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Indigenous Justice System Under Scrutiny After Severe Assault on Colombian Woman

A 19-year-old indigenous woman in Colombia, Dina Marcela Primera, was severely beaten by her partner on March 18th, sparking debate about gender-based violence within indigenous justice systems. The assailant was arrested by indigenous authorities, but concerns remain about the adequacy of their jur...

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Pinochet-Rauff Connection Revealed: New Book Challenges Official History

Philippe Sands' new book, Calle Londres 38, unveils a previously unknown link between Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet and Nazi Walther Rauff, revealing their collaboration in human rights abuses and questioning the legitimacy of Pinochet's return to Chile after his arrest in London.

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Salvadoran Activist Rearrested Amidst Human Rights Crackdown

Following his 2022 acquittal on fraud charges and his July 2024 denouncement of government officials for abuses within El Salvador's prison system, activist Fidel Zavala was rearrested on February 25, 2025, on charges of gang-related activities; his rearrest coincided with raids on human rights orga...

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Mexican Fugitives Win Court Case, Accounts Unfrozen Amidst Embezzlement Charges

Mexican fugitives Inés Gómez Mont and Víctor Manuel Álvarez Puga, accused of embezzling nearly $145 million through a shell company scheme, had their bank accounts unfrozen by a Mexican court, despite Interpol red notices, highlighting challenges in Mexico's fight against corruption.

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Nazi Impunity in Pinochet's Chile

Philippe Sands's "38 Londres Street" recounts the post-war escape of Nazi SS officer Walther Rauff to Chile, his role under Pinochet's dictatorship, and the legal battles to bring Pinochet to justice, revealing the network of impunity surrounding Nazi fugitives and their collaboration with South Ame...

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Contrasting Disenfranchisement Cases Expose Shifting Political Dynamics in Mexico

The disenfranchisement processes of Andrés Manuel López Obrador in 2005 and "Alito" Blanco in 2025 differ drastically; López Obrador's case fueled his political movement, while Blanco's shielded him despite serious accusations, revealing a potential erosion of accountability within Morena.

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Mexican Congress Shields Congressman from Rape Accusation

The Mexican Congress protected former governor Cuauhtémoc Blanco from a rape accusation brought by his half-sister, despite 35 Morena female legislators' opposition, delaying justice until his term ends or a new request for immunity removal is made.

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