Transparency International Press

The conviction of former Brazilian President Lula for corruption shows the strength of the judiciary

2017-07-12T22:44:00+00:00

Following the 12 July conviction and sentencing of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on corruption charges as part of the Lava Jato (Car Wash) investigation, Transparency International Chair José Ugaz said:

“The conviction of former President Lula is a significant sign that the rule of law is working in Brazil and that there is no impunity, even for the powerful.

“Lula is not the only high-level politician who is the focus of corruption investigations. The current president, Michel ...

Open letter: anti-corruption and transparency priority areas for the Bahamas

2017-07-10T12:56:00+00:00

Transparency International, the leading global civil society organisation fighting corruption around the world, and its national contact in the Bahamas, Citizens for a Better Bahamas, sent an open letter to Prime Minister Hubert Minnis on the occasion of his election. The letter commended the government's commitment to good governance and recommended priority areas where reforms in the country are necessary.

Please click here to read the full letter.

Fin du procès Obiang : un signal fort envoyé aux dirigeants corrompus

2017-07-07T15:46:00+00:00

Les audiences du procès qui nous oppose à Teodorin Nguema Obiang Mangue, Vice-Président de Guinée-équatoriale, ont pris fin ce jour au Tribunal correctionnel de Paris. Ce dirigeant politique, fils du Président en place depuis 40 ans, est poursuivi pour s’être constitué un patrimoine considérable en France avec de l’argent public détourné. Transparency International France et Sherpa, à l’origine de l’action en justice, soulignent le caractère historique de ce premier procès des « Biens Mal ...

Strengthen integrity of aid response in Lebanon to ensure it reaches Syrian refugees most in need

2017-06-15T07:01:00+00:00

Transparency International called today on the government of Lebanon, donor agencies and humanitarian agencies operating in the country to strengthen transparency and accountability in their humanitarian response to the Syrian crisis in order to ensure that the aid benefits those who need it most.

In a new report, Collective Resolution to Enhance Accountability and Transparency in Emergencies: Lebanon Report, developed in partnership with Groupe URD, the global anti-corruption organisation ...

Arrest of ex-Panamanian president in US must lead to extradition and full-scale corruption trial

2017-06-13T17:29:00+00:00

Transparency International today welcomed the news that the former President of Panama Ricardo Martinelli has finally been arrested in the United States and will presumably face an extradition hearing following a request made by the Panamanian government more than nine months ago.

“Even though Ricardo Martinelli’s arrest is linked to illegal wire-tapping and related corruption charges, he must be held to account for all the corruption that occurred during his time in office. This is one of the ...

NGOs: We’re here to stay and to continue our work

2017-06-13T12:16:00+00:00

On Tuesday, 13 June, after two postponed votes, the Hungarian Parliament adopted the Law on the Transparency of Foreign Funded Organisations. The community of civil society organisations united in the Civilizáció campaign continue to believe that the law is unnecessary, stigmatising and harmful.

Unnecessary, because Hungarian civil society organisations are already transparent in their operations, provide accurate information about their donors and finances in annual reports and carry out ...

Transparency International осуждает массовые задержания мирных граждан на митингах против коррупции

2017-06-13T11:56:00+00:00

12 июня в Москве, Санкт-Петербурге и многих других городах России прошли митинги, объединенные антикоррупционными лозунгами. Митинги сопровождались задержаниями — по разным оценкам, задержаны были более полутора тысяч участников митингов; десятки человек до сих пор находятся в отделениях полиции.

Центр «Трансперенси Интернешнл – Р» и Transparency International осуждают массовые задержания полицией мирных граждан и напоминает, что 31 статья Конституции Российской Федерации гарантирует гражданам ...

Transparency International condemns the arrests of anti-corruption protestors in Russia

2017-06-13T11:32:00+00:00

On 12 June, rallies against corruption took place in Moscow, St. Petersburg and in many other cities across Russia. These rallies were accompanied by detentions. According to various estimates, more than a thousand demonstrators were arrested and dozens of people are still in custody.

Transparency International and Transparency International Russia condemn the massive police detention of civilians. Article 31 of the Russian Constitution guarantees citizens the right to assemble peacefully, ...

EL ARRESTO DEL EX-PRESIDENTE PANAMEÑO DEBE LLEVAR A LA EXTRADICIÓN Y JUICIO POR CORRUPCIÓN

2017-06-13T08:33:00+00:00

Transparencia Internacional recibió hoy la noticia de que el ex presidente de Panamá, Ricardo Martinelli, ha sido finalmente arrestado en Estados Unidos y presumiblemente se enfrentará a una audiencia de extradición, siguiendo la solicitud hecha por el gobierno panameño hace más de nueve meses.

"A pesar de que el arresto de Ricardo Martinelli está vinculado a acusaciones de escuchas telefónicas y cargos de corrupción relacionados, debe responder por todos los casos de corrupción que se dieron ...

Transparência Internacional repudia decisão do Tribunal Superior Eleitoral

2017-06-10T23:19:00+00:00

A Transparência Internacional manifesta repúdio à decisão do Tribunal Superior Eleitoral pela improcedência da Ação de Investigação Judicial Eleitoral (Aije 194358) que pedia a cassação da chapa formada por Dilma Rousseff e Michel Temer.

A decisão do TSE é um enorme revés para a luta contra a corrupção no Brasil e no mundo, pois garante a impunidade e a permanência no poder de um presidente e um grupo político acusados de crimes graves, inclusive de obstruir o avanço da Operação Lava Jato. As ...