He prosecutes politicians in one of the world’s most corrupt countries. “They see us as their enemies,” says Luis Santos, who has been shot, threatened and drives an armored car.
Anticorruption official faces threats and hostility in his bid to indict lawmakers and leaders in one of the world’s most corrupt nationsTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras—For Luis Santos, working as a prosecutor in one of the world’s most corrupt countries means walking to the courthouse past a crowd yelling at him in support of accused politicians, driving an armored car and fearing for his life.
Mr. Santos has filed charges against powerful congressmen, ex-ministers and a former first lady in Honduras. He has another 20 ongoing investigations that target members of current and past administrations, and involve about $100 million in allegedly stolen government funds,...
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
U.S. charges RBC analyst with insider trading ahead of client's mergerU.S. prosecutors on Monday criminally charged a junior analyst at RBC Capital Ma...
Baca lebih lajut »
'Turkey to clear YPG/PKK terrorists east of Euphrates'“Turkey won't allow US to stall the process for the operation in east of Euphrates like they did in Manbij,” says Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.
Baca lebih lajut »
Lack of G7, IMF support seen dimming impact of U.S. move on China's yuanChina is unlikely to face serious consequences from the Trump administration&03...
Baca lebih lajut »
China Might Not Buy American Oil. So What?Assuming China goes after U.S. oil and gas, as it has done in the past, then what happens to the U.S.'s China oil market?
Baca lebih lajut »
Even amid 'trying times,' Latinos are nation's growth engine, Nielsen report finds“We’re seeing a demographic revolution that is fundamentally changing the history of the US.' New Nielsen report shows that US Latinos have been able to harness their growing economic, social and political clout even amid 'trying times.'
Baca lebih lajut »
SDNY Confirms Epstein Investigation Will Move ForwardThe US Attorney of the Southern District of New York said they are “committed to standing for” Epstein’s victims
Baca lebih lajut »