Brazil's state-controlled oil producer, Petróleo Brasileiro SA, commonly known as Petrobas, has hired JPMorgan to handle $3 billion in planned asset sales this year. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has been tasked with this duty after a corruption scandal blocked financing for the oil company.
Mexican President Enrique Nieto fired back at Oscar winner director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu for making comments about the nation's government system, Yahoo! News reports according to AFP.
Former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak has been freed from custody, and all charges against him were dropped. Over the weekend, a judge decided that the prosecution committed a procedural mistake that allowed for Mubarak's freedom. His release has sparked protests throughout the North African nation.
The detention of Portugal's former Prime Minister on suspicion of tax fraud, money laundering and corruption was a shocker to the nation and is going to affect next year's general election.
Mexico's attorney general is accusing the Iguala mayor, his wife and the local police chief to be behind the forced disappearance of 43 students in the state of Guerrero.
The Peruvian Congress voted unanimously to condemn the former president and his wife and have asked the attorney general's office to charge all involved.
A Virginia jury has found the former Republican governor of Virginia, Bob McDonnell, and his wife, Maureen, guilty of corruption, and could face decades in prison.
Amado Boudou could face up to six years in prison and a lifetime political ban. Argentina's vice president, Amado Boudou, has been charged with conducting business incompatible with public office and bribery, The Associated Press reported.
Princess Cristina facing tax-fraud and money-laundering charges Less than a week after her brother ascended the Spanish throne as King Felipe VI, Princess Cristina of Spain on Wednesday was charged with tax fraud and money laundering, the New York Times reported.
A top court in Thailand has ousted the prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra. The prime minister of Thailand was ousted from office Wednesday night in an abuse-of-power court ruling.
Those who complain about the corruption of the American justice system (and make no mistake, it is corrupt) should be grateful they live in America, and not in Pakistan. A spotlight is being shined on Pakistan's corrupt justice system -- and police force -- in the most egregious way: a 9-month-old baby is currently on the lam after being charged with attempted murder.
Vatican officials announced Monday that Pope Francis is supporting the Vatican's bank, which has been the subject of scandal and corruption in the last few months.
Turkey's government blocked access to the social media site Twitter late Thursday, an action that has drawn criticism and ridicule from the international community Friday, according to the "Los Angeles Times."
For years King City, Calif. has been the hub of a corruption scandal that goes as far as the city's police chief, according to the "Los Angeles Times."
Fancy yourself a Democrat? Fancy yourself a Democrat? Do you contribute to your favorite candidates campaign fund online? If those two statements sound like you, take heed.
