Hungary’s tax office has put the brakes on large overseas transfers tied to allies of a powerful outgoing official. The person making the claim, set to take over soon, posted a video online saying billions in forints—millions in dollars—were frozen because officials suspect laundering. No proof was
Peru’s presidential race is stuck in limbo after thousands of ballots got challenged right after voting ended on April 12. About 6% of polling places—covering over a million votes—had problems like missing signatures or messy tally sheets, forcing officials to double-check each one in public. This r
Peru has seen its fair share of political drama. In the last ten years, the country has had seven different presidents, with none lasting more than three years in office. The latest president, José Jerí, who took over last October after his predecessor was impeached, might be next in line to leave.
In a surprising turn of events, a top advisor to Cyprus's president has resigned following a heated debate over a video that some claim reveals corruption at the highest levels. The video, which surfaced online, shows a group of officials, including the aide, discussing investments with people who c
Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are in serious trouble. They've been arrested and brought to the U. S. to face charges. The U. S. says Maduro's government is corrupt and deeply involved in drug trafficking. They accuse him of working with some of the world's most dan
In Albania, the parliament building turned into a scene of chaos recently. Lawmakers from the opposition party had a heated argument with police. This happened because they were upset about claims of corruption against the deputy prime minister and other officials. The opposition party members did
Honduras is gearing up for a tight presidential race. Three main candidates are in the spotlight: Rixi Moncada, Nasry Asfura, and Salvador Nasralla. Each brings a unique background and set of promises to the table. Rixi Moncada, a 60-year-old educator and attorney, is the candidate for the Liberty
In Ukraine, two major law enforcement agencies are at it again. The SBU, Ukraine's security service, and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) are in a public disagreement. This isn't new. They had a big fight in July that caused a political stir. Now, it's happening again. This time, the SBU
A high-ranking Russian official's sudden death has sparked a wave of questions and theories. Roman Starovoit, the former transport minister, was found dead near his luxurious home in a Moscow suburb. Authorities claim it was suicide, but the details are murky. Some reports say he shot himself in his
A high-ranking official in Russia is gone. Roman Starovoit, the transportation minister, was found dead. The official story says it was suicide. But many questions remain unanswered. Starovoit's body was discovered in a wealthy area near Moscow. He had a gunshot wound. A gun, given to him as a gift
