News of raids

Police raid soup kitchens as government claims 47% ‘do not exist’

16-05-2024 17:21 According to the Human Capital Ministry, almost half of registered soup kitchens and emergency canteens surveyed presented irregularities such as ghost addresses. No details of full list, but government claims address of one was listed as residence in a gated community.

Corruption & the Courts

Ex-president Alberto Fernández formally indicted for fraud

06-03-2024 15:46 Federal prosecutor Ramiro González formally indicts ex-president Alberto Fernández and other former officials on charges of fraud in insurance contracts awarded by the ANSES social security administration.

DRUG-TRAFFICKING

Bolivia says huge manhunt closing in on accused drug-lord

02-08-2023 12:59 Bolivian authorities conduct massive operation to capture alleged cocaine-trafficker Sebastián Enrique Marset Cabrera, wanted on drugs charges in several countries.

CRIME & SECURITY

Interpol says 14,000 arrested in Latin America gun raids

18-04-2023 15:08 Over 14,000 people have been arrested and 8,000 weapons seized in an anti-firearms operation across Central and South America, Interpol announces.