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politics8 days ago•2 min saved

Peru ousts interim president in fast impeachment tied to Chifagate

Peru's interim president José Jerí was removed by a 75-24 vote in an express impeachment after four months in office amid the 'Chifagate' scandal over secret meetings with Chinese businessmen; prosecutors are probing influence-peddling and a timber-trafficking network, while lawmakers prepare to name a replacement ahead of April presidential elections, as Peru continues a period of political instability amidst U.S.-China debates over the Chancay port.

via The Guardian|

#china #impeachment #peru

politics20 days ago•5 min saved

Starmer apologizes to Epstein victims after admitting Mandelson lied about their relationship

Sir Keir Starmer apologised to Epstein's victims for believing Lord Mandelson's 'lies' and for appointing him as the UK’s US ambassador, saying he wouldn't have done so with the full truth; he also signalled that files vetting Mandelson will be released to Parliament as MPs demand accountability amid calls for his resignation and a broader political backlash.

via BBC|

#jeffrey-epstein #keir-starmer #peter-mandelson

politics23 days ago•7 min saved

Mandelson quits Labour amid Epstein-linked payments controversy

Peter Mandelson resigns his Labour membership after newly released Epstein files allegedly show three $25,000 payments to him in 2003–04; he says the claims are false and steps down to avoid bringing further embarrassment to Labour, while apologising to Epstein's victims. The move comes after his earlier sacking as the UK ambassador to the US over Epstein ties.

via BBC|

#epstein #ethics #labour-party

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

IG probe puts Chavez-DeRemer security detail on leave amid romance and travel-allegation claims

An inspector general inquiry at the Labor Department placed a member of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s security detail on administrative leave as investigators probe an alleged romantic relationship with the secretary; two senior aides are also on investigative leave as the probe widens, with a complaint alleging Chavez-DeRemer used events for personal travel, and drinking on the job. The White House has defended the secretary, and the department has not commented on personnel matters as the investigation continues.

via Politico|

#inspector-general #labor-department #political-scandal

politics1 month ago•0 min saved

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Withdraws Re-election Bid Amid Fraud Scandal

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has decided to withdraw from his re-election campaign following allegations of fraud, impacting his political future and the state's electoral landscape.

via Financial Times|

#fraud-allegations #minnesota #political-scandal

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Medieval Tower Collapse in Rome Traps Worker, EU Funds Under Scrutiny

A hacking gang in Italy has been revealed to have built a database of high-level secrets to blackmail Italy’s elites, with wiretaps and arrest warrants exposing the plot, amidst broader political unrest and protests related to international conflicts.

via politico.eu|

#eu-funding #hacking-gang #italy

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Maine Senate Candidate Denies Hidden Nazi Tattoo Allegations

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner addressed a skull-and-crossbones tattoo resembling Nazi imagery, explaining it was a military tattoo from his time in Croatia and expressing his opposition to Nazism, while facing scrutiny over past controversial Reddit posts and his political stance.

via The Guardian|

#maine-senate-race #military-tattoos #nazi-symbolism

politics4 months ago•1 min saved

GOP Scandals: Racist Messages Lead to Resignations and Disbandments

Vermont lawmaker Sam Douglass resigned after racist and offensive messages surfaced in a chat, amid widespread calls for his resignation and his own acknowledgment of the need to set a better example, despite initially resisting pressure to step down.

via Politico|

#discrimination #political-scandal #politics

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Young Republicans face backlash over racist chat leaks

Leaked racist and offensive messages from Young Republican group chats have sparked widespread backlash, leading to resignations, job losses, and calls for expulsion from the party, highlighting ongoing issues of extremism within political youth organizations.

via The Guardian|

#backlash #leaked-messages #political-scandal

world4 months ago•1 min saved

Peru President Boluarte Ousted Amid Rising Crime

Peru's President Dina Boluarte was impeached and removed from office by Congress due to widespread outrage over rising crime and political scandals, with lawmakers citing 'permanent moral incapacity' as the reason for her removal.

via The New York Times|

#crime-surge #dina-boluarte #impeachment

world4 months ago•1 min saved

South African Ambassador to France Dies in Paris

South African ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, was found dead outside a Paris hotel in what is being investigated as a possible suicide, amid recent allegations of political corruption and his previous roles in South Africa's government.

via Financial Times|

#ambassador #france #political-scandal

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

Eric Adams Withdraws from NYC Mayoral Race

Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has dropped out of the race for a second term amid scandals, a federal indictment, and failed negotiations for an ambassadorship, urging voters to be cautious of his opponents without endorsing any candidate.

via The New York Times|

#abandonment #eric-adams #mayor-campaign

world5 months ago•2 min saved

South Korean Authorities Arrest Unification Church Leader in Bribery Probe

The leader of South Korea's Unification Church, Han Hak-ja, was arrested over allegations of bribing the ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee with gifts worth nearly $58,000, in connection with political favors and election-related bribes involving a former lawmaker and the ousted president's wife. The church denies the allegations, which are part of broader investigations into political and financial misconduct linked to the church and prominent political figures.

via BBC|

#bribery #kim-keon-hee #political-scandal

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Nadine Menendez Sentenced to 4.5 Years in Bribery Case

Nadine Menendez was sentenced to prison and expressed remorse, amid a broader corruption scandal involving her husband, Senator Bob Menendez, who is also facing legal issues related to bribery and abuse of power. The case highlights complex personal and political dynamics, with all co-defendants planning to appeal their convictions.

via Politico|

#corruption #legal-proceedings #nadine-menendez

politics5 months ago•1 min saved

UK Fires US Ambassador Peter Mandelson Over Epstein Links

Peter Mandelson was sacked as the British ambassador to the US due to his associations with Jeffrey Epstein, including admitted lies and calls him a 'best pal,' leading to political controversy and questions about his conduct.

via politico.eu|

#british-diplomacy #epstein-ties #peter-mandelson