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Fugitive Mexican Governor Arrested in Guatemala
Javier Duarte, former governor of the Mexican state of Veracruz, is suspected of corruption, involvement in organized crime, and the embezzlement of millions of dollars (BBC). At least 645 million Mexican pesos (USD $35 million) of public money was put into a series of shell companies and siphoned off while he was in office (BBC). […]
Mexico Opens Migrant Defense Centers at U.S. Consulates
The Mexican government has opened legal aid centers in 50 consulates across the United States, to assist Mexican citizens during the crackdown on illegal immigration under U.S. President Donald Trump (Reuters 1). Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray has urged the U.S. government to respect the rights of Mexicans and has also called for a path to […]
Latin American Prosecutors Join Forces on Odebrecht Bribes
Odebrecht, a Brazilian construction firm, is under investigation for corruption. Prosecutors from eleven different Latin American countries have come together to create “the broadest, most rapid and effective cooperation” on the case involving the company (LAP). The Brazilian Attorney General’s Office organized the meeting with law enforcement from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Portugal, […]
Mexico Targets Free Trade and Other Pacts
The renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA) by the new United States government is driving Mexican officials to consider other pacts (Reuters). Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto states that pursuing free trade between Canada and the United States is his primary goal. However, this goal is part of a broader package which […]