The document identifies numerous foreign individuals in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua who have undermined democratic processes, engaged in significant corruption, or obstructed investigations into corruption. It provides details of corrupt acts, money laundering, embezzlement of public funds, awarding of fraudulent contracts, intimidation of investigators, and politically-motivated prosecutions carried out by these individuals. The report was submitted to Congress to identify individuals who should be denied visas to the United States under new targeted sanctions laws.
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Constitutional Chamber of Supreme Court favors the government
Pro-government political party physically attacks members of the Democratic Alternative and bars them from speaking in parliament
THE ETHICAL DILEMMA OF THE USA GOVERNMENT WIRETAPPINGZac Darcy
USA Government wiretapping activities is a very controversial issue. Undoubtedly this technology can
assist law enforced authority to detect / identify unlawful or hostile activities; however, this task raises
severe privacy concerns. In this paper, we have discussed this complex information technology issue of
governmental wiretapping and how it effects both public and private liberties. Legislation has had a
major impact on the uses and the stigma of wiretapping for the war on terrorism. This paper also
analyzes the ethical and legal concerns inherent when discussing the benefits and concerns of
wiretapping. The analysis has concluded with the effects of wiretapping laws as they relate to future
government actions in their fight against terrorists.
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CHAPTER 1 Approaching the Study of Public Administration
Never before has man had such capacity to control his own environment, to end thirst and hunger, to conquer poverty and disease, to banish illiteracy and massive human misery. We have the power to make this the best generation of mankind in the history of the world—or to make it the last.
John F. Kennedy,
United Nations address, New York City,
September 20, 1963
The governor of a large state publicly disagrees with the legislature on the condition of state government finances, taking issue especially over the question of which state employees and services are necessary to cut. A police officer is injured and requires emergency medical treatment following a traffic accident while pursuing a dangerous driver who has stolen a car. A teachers' union rejects an attempt by the school board to charge teachers higher fees for health insurance coverage. The Lieutenant Governor of California and the Governor of Kansas publicly assert that National Guard troops stationed in Iraq are needed at home to provide assistance after the wildfires and tornados that ravaged their states. The chairman of the powerful state legislative appropriations committee in a large Southern state bluntly announces that “We don't want any more government.” To meet severe budget deficits, several states increase university fees and tuition for college students, cutting health care programs for the poor and elderly, closing state parks and recreation areas, and releasing prisoners before the end of their sentences. The city of Costa Mesa, in affluent Orange County, California, lays off nearly half of its employees. Record high oil prices contribute to an energy crisis that threatens major segments of the U.S. economy. Local government bargaining teams negotiate around-the-clock with a transportation workers' union in an effort to avert a threatened strike only days away. During the presidential campaign, a candidate promises to cut the size of the federal bureaucracy in half. The president and Congress fail to agree on federal budget priorities and, as a result, national parks must close, economic reports are delayed, and Social Security recipients fail to receive benefits.
What do these examples, all drawn from real-life situations, have in common? They represent critical aspects of public administration, one of the most important dimensions of the American governmental process and one with increasing influence both inside and outside of government.
Public administration in America today is a large and highly complex enterprise made up of thousands of smaller units that encompass the everyday activities of literally millions of citizens and government employees. The actions and decisions of public administrators touch the daily lives of virtually every American. The growth and reduction of government activity and public bureaucracy are among the most significant social phenomena of recent decades. The composition, ...
Corruption undermines Venezuelan democracy
Impunit in cases of anonymous threats agains journalists in Venezuela
Constitutional Chamber of Supreme Court favors the government
Pro-government political party physically attacks members of the Democratic Alternative and bars them from speaking in parliament
THE ETHICAL DILEMMA OF THE USA GOVERNMENT WIRETAPPINGZac Darcy
USA Government wiretapping activities is a very controversial issue. Undoubtedly this technology can
assist law enforced authority to detect / identify unlawful or hostile activities; however, this task raises
severe privacy concerns. In this paper, we have discussed this complex information technology issue of
governmental wiretapping and how it effects both public and private liberties. Legislation has had a
major impact on the uses and the stigma of wiretapping for the war on terrorism. This paper also
analyzes the ethical and legal concerns inherent when discussing the benefits and concerns of
wiretapping. The analysis has concluded with the effects of wiretapping laws as they relate to future
government actions in their fight against terrorists.
CHAPTER 1 Approaching the Study of Public Administration Never b.docxcravennichole326
CHAPTER 1 Approaching the Study of Public Administration
Never before has man had such capacity to control his own environment, to end thirst and hunger, to conquer poverty and disease, to banish illiteracy and massive human misery. We have the power to make this the best generation of mankind in the history of the world—or to make it the last.
John F. Kennedy,
United Nations address, New York City,
September 20, 1963
The governor of a large state publicly disagrees with the legislature on the condition of state government finances, taking issue especially over the question of which state employees and services are necessary to cut. A police officer is injured and requires emergency medical treatment following a traffic accident while pursuing a dangerous driver who has stolen a car. A teachers' union rejects an attempt by the school board to charge teachers higher fees for health insurance coverage. The Lieutenant Governor of California and the Governor of Kansas publicly assert that National Guard troops stationed in Iraq are needed at home to provide assistance after the wildfires and tornados that ravaged their states. The chairman of the powerful state legislative appropriations committee in a large Southern state bluntly announces that “We don't want any more government.” To meet severe budget deficits, several states increase university fees and tuition for college students, cutting health care programs for the poor and elderly, closing state parks and recreation areas, and releasing prisoners before the end of their sentences. The city of Costa Mesa, in affluent Orange County, California, lays off nearly half of its employees. Record high oil prices contribute to an energy crisis that threatens major segments of the U.S. economy. Local government bargaining teams negotiate around-the-clock with a transportation workers' union in an effort to avert a threatened strike only days away. During the presidential campaign, a candidate promises to cut the size of the federal bureaucracy in half. The president and Congress fail to agree on federal budget priorities and, as a result, national parks must close, economic reports are delayed, and Social Security recipients fail to receive benefits.
What do these examples, all drawn from real-life situations, have in common? They represent critical aspects of public administration, one of the most important dimensions of the American governmental process and one with increasing influence both inside and outside of government.
Public administration in America today is a large and highly complex enterprise made up of thousands of smaller units that encompass the everyday activities of literally millions of citizens and government employees. The actions and decisions of public administrators touch the daily lives of virtually every American. The growth and reduction of government activity and public bureaucracy are among the most significant social phenomena of recent decades. The composition, ...
We have often heard about bank frauds, corruption, fabrication of documents, and evasion of taxes, such Crimes cause harm to the economy of the country or threaten a country's economy, ultimately hurting the society. Well, these are what we call white-collar crimes.
Bribery is an age-old social scourge that found in all societies and.docxaman341480
Bribery is an age-old social scourge that found in all societies and its dangers are affecting the individual, society and the state alike. It is considered a corrupt crime and if it managed to spread into the body of society, it corrupts all aspects that society. Bribery, as defined by the scholars, is the trafficking of a job, through the deviation of the employees in the performance of their work which is in the public interest, in order to achieve (their personal interest) through the illegal gain of the job . In fact, the spread of bribery weakens the confidence of the community members in the integrity of the public authority, the violation of equality among citizens and provoking hatred and antagonism. The impact of bribery is not limited to social and moral matters, but extends to the political and economic level of the state, so all government laws criminalize bribery in all its forms and protect its government agencies from this deadly poison. Moreover, the bribery does not stop at obtaining money or benefit, but it goes to beyond that such as getting the position or the work not deserved by employee, which leads to waste of time, energy and competencies, as well as the weakening of production, which affects the economy of the nation.
Why does bribery exist in organizations?
First: Political reasons; it is known that bribery is a common disease in most political systems. It is not limited to developing countries, but it practiced in developed societies, albeit at a lower rate. In other words, the more urbanization and progress in the country, the less the deviation. The greater the backwardness and ignorance, the greater the deviation in all its colors and images in the state. The rate of bribery is high in political systems that lack democracy, transparency, and accountability. Its employees do not have freedom of expression, and there are no free media outlets capable of hiding facts and showing corruption. It also helps to spread the bribery within the weakness of the judiciary, which seems to have lost its independence from the legislative and executive branches, which leads to lows that do not apply to everyone, and that are people above the law according to their political and administrative positions.
Second, administrative reason; many administrative departments suffer from the spread of the phenomenon of bribery, due to many reasons, the most important of which is the weakness of administrative procedures through the vagueness of laws and regulations in governmental organizations and agencies, the existence of Red tape, bureaucracy, and nepotism. In addition, weak control and lack of effectiveness and lack of more qualified cadres, and failure to place the appropriate person in the appropriate place that leads to the exploitation of the position to reach higher positions and win the privileges that he / she is not worthy of .
Third, economic reasons, the economic factor is one of the most important factors leading to ...
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# Internet Security: Safeguarding Your Digital World
In the contemporary digital age, the internet is a cornerstone of our daily lives. It connects us to vast amounts of information, provides platforms for communication, enables commerce, and offers endless entertainment. However, with these conveniences come significant security challenges. Internet security is essential to protect our digital identities, sensitive data, and overall online experience. This comprehensive guide explores the multifaceted world of internet security, providing insights into its importance, common threats, and effective strategies to safeguard your digital world.
## Understanding Internet Security
Internet security encompasses the measures and protocols used to protect information, devices, and networks from unauthorized access, attacks, and damage. It involves a wide range of practices designed to safeguard data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Effective internet security is crucial for individuals, businesses, and governments alike, as cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity and scale.
### Key Components of Internet Security
1. **Confidentiality**: Ensuring that information is accessible only to those authorized to access it.
2. **Integrity**: Protecting information from being altered or tampered with by unauthorized parties.
3. **Availability**: Ensuring that authorized users have reliable access to information and resources when needed.
## Common Internet Security Threats
Cyber threats are numerous and constantly evolving. Understanding these threats is the first step in protecting against them. Some of the most common internet security threats include:
### Malware
Malware, or malicious software, is designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a device, network, or service. Common types of malware include:
- **Viruses**: Programs that attach themselves to legitimate software and replicate, spreading to other programs and files.
- **Worms**: Standalone malware that replicates itself to spread to other computers.
- **Trojan Horses**: Malicious software disguised as legitimate software.
- **Ransomware**: Malware that encrypts a user's files and demands a ransom for the decryption key.
- **Spyware**: Software that secretly monitors and collects user information.
### Phishing
Phishing is a social engineering attack that aims to steal sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. Attackers often masquerade as trusted entities in email or other communication channels, tricking victims into providing their information.
### Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks
MitM attacks occur when an attacker intercepts and potentially alters communication between two parties without their knowledge. This can lead to the unauthorized acquisition of sensitive information.
### Denial-of-Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
We have often heard about bank frauds, corruption, fabrication of documents, and evasion of taxes, such Crimes cause harm to the economy of the country or threaten a country's economy, ultimately hurting the society. Well, these are what we call white-collar crimes.
Bribery is an age-old social scourge that found in all societies and.docxaman341480
Bribery is an age-old social scourge that found in all societies and its dangers are affecting the individual, society and the state alike. It is considered a corrupt crime and if it managed to spread into the body of society, it corrupts all aspects that society. Bribery, as defined by the scholars, is the trafficking of a job, through the deviation of the employees in the performance of their work which is in the public interest, in order to achieve (their personal interest) through the illegal gain of the job . In fact, the spread of bribery weakens the confidence of the community members in the integrity of the public authority, the violation of equality among citizens and provoking hatred and antagonism. The impact of bribery is not limited to social and moral matters, but extends to the political and economic level of the state, so all government laws criminalize bribery in all its forms and protect its government agencies from this deadly poison. Moreover, the bribery does not stop at obtaining money or benefit, but it goes to beyond that such as getting the position or the work not deserved by employee, which leads to waste of time, energy and competencies, as well as the weakening of production, which affects the economy of the nation.
Why does bribery exist in organizations?
First: Political reasons; it is known that bribery is a common disease in most political systems. It is not limited to developing countries, but it practiced in developed societies, albeit at a lower rate. In other words, the more urbanization and progress in the country, the less the deviation. The greater the backwardness and ignorance, the greater the deviation in all its colors and images in the state. The rate of bribery is high in political systems that lack democracy, transparency, and accountability. Its employees do not have freedom of expression, and there are no free media outlets capable of hiding facts and showing corruption. It also helps to spread the bribery within the weakness of the judiciary, which seems to have lost its independence from the legislative and executive branches, which leads to lows that do not apply to everyone, and that are people above the law according to their political and administrative positions.
Second, administrative reason; many administrative departments suffer from the spread of the phenomenon of bribery, due to many reasons, the most important of which is the weakness of administrative procedures through the vagueness of laws and regulations in governmental organizations and agencies, the existence of Red tape, bureaucracy, and nepotism. In addition, weak control and lack of effectiveness and lack of more qualified cadres, and failure to place the appropriate person in the appropriate place that leads to the exploitation of the position to reach higher positions and win the privileges that he / she is not worthy of .
Third, economic reasons, the economic factor is one of the most important factors leading to ...
A chat with Ai.
As global escalations continue, the truth must be exposed. THE WEST is lying, intentionally conducting state sanctioned operations targeting the most vulnerable while protecting the most predatory. Attacking victims, targets, and whistle blowers. LIFE IS A RIGHT!
Rapport de la Fondation Aristide sur la Situation en HaitiStanleylucas
L'Institut Justice et Démocratie en Haiti est le bras arme du parti d'Aristide Fanmi Lavalas. Elle a été formée pour réhabiliter Jean Bertrand Aristide par rapport aux crimes et aux violations de droits humains de sa présidence. Cette institution est dirigée par des anciens lobbyistes de Jean Bertrand Aristide aux Etats Unis. Leurs noms, leur travail passe et l'argent reçu d'Aristide sont disponibles sur le site du département de la justice des Etats Unis sous la rubrique Foreign Registration Act (FARA). Lors de leur publication dans le journal lancet un journaliste américain avait découvert que cette équipe d'Aristide au IJDH fabriquait des rapports de droits en humains en fonction des objectifs politiques d'Aristide et de Fanmi lavalas. C'est dans ce contexte que ce rapport de 21 pages doit être lu.
# Internet Security: Safeguarding Your Digital World
In the contemporary digital age, the internet is a cornerstone of our daily lives. It connects us to vast amounts of information, provides platforms for communication, enables commerce, and offers endless entertainment. However, with these conveniences come significant security challenges. Internet security is essential to protect our digital identities, sensitive data, and overall online experience. This comprehensive guide explores the multifaceted world of internet security, providing insights into its importance, common threats, and effective strategies to safeguard your digital world.
## Understanding Internet Security
Internet security encompasses the measures and protocols used to protect information, devices, and networks from unauthorized access, attacks, and damage. It involves a wide range of practices designed to safeguard data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Effective internet security is crucial for individuals, businesses, and governments alike, as cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity and scale.
### Key Components of Internet Security
1. **Confidentiality**: Ensuring that information is accessible only to those authorized to access it.
2. **Integrity**: Protecting information from being altered or tampered with by unauthorized parties.
3. **Availability**: Ensuring that authorized users have reliable access to information and resources when needed.
## Common Internet Security Threats
Cyber threats are numerous and constantly evolving. Understanding these threats is the first step in protecting against them. Some of the most common internet security threats include:
### Malware
Malware, or malicious software, is designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a device, network, or service. Common types of malware include:
- **Viruses**: Programs that attach themselves to legitimate software and replicate, spreading to other programs and files.
- **Worms**: Standalone malware that replicates itself to spread to other computers.
- **Trojan Horses**: Malicious software disguised as legitimate software.
- **Ransomware**: Malware that encrypts a user's files and demands a ransom for the decryption key.
- **Spyware**: Software that secretly monitors and collects user information.
### Phishing
Phishing is a social engineering attack that aims to steal sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. Attackers often masquerade as trusted entities in email or other communication channels, tricking victims into providing their information.
### Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks
MitM attacks occur when an attacker intercepts and potentially alters communication between two parties without their knowledge. This can lead to the unauthorized acquisition of sensitive information.
### Denial-of-Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
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Report to Congress on
Foreign Persons who have Knowingly Engaged in Actions that
Undermine Democratic Processes or Institutions, Significant
Corruption, or Obstruction of Investigations Into Such Acts of
Corruption in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua
22 USC 2277a(b): Targeted sanctions to fight corruption in El Salvador,
Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua
Consistent with Section 353(b) of the United States – Northern Triangle
Enhanced Engagement Act (22 U.S.C. 2277a(b)) (the Act), as amended, this
report is being submitted to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Senate
Foreign Relations Committee, House Committee on the Judiciary, and the
Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Section 353(b) requires the submission of a report that identifies the
following persons: foreign persons who the President has determined have
knowingly engaged (1) in actions that undermine democratic processes or
institutions; (2) in significant corruption; and (3) in obstruction of
investigations into such acts of corruption, in El Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras, and Nicaragua, including the following: corruption related to
government contracts; bribery and extortion; the facilitation or transfer of
the proceeds of corruption, including through money laundering; and acts of
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violence, harassment, or intimidation directed at governmental and
nongovernmental corruption investigators. On June 21, 2021, the President
delegated his authority under Section 353 to the Secretary of State.
Under Section 353, foreign persons identified in the report submitted to
Congress are generally ineligible for visas and admission to the United
States. Any current visa shall be revoked immediately, and any other valid
visa or entry documentation cancelled. Consistent with Section 353(g), this
report will be published in the Federal Register.
This report includes individuals who have been determined to have engaged
in the relevant activity based upon credible information or allegations of the
conduct at issue, from media reporting and other sources. The Department
will continue to review the individuals listed in the report and consider all
available tools to deter and disrupt corrupt and undemocratic activity in El
Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The Department also
continues to review additional credible information and allegations
concerning corruption or undemocratic activity and to utilize all applicable
authorities, as appropriate, to ensure corrupt or undemocratic officials are
denied safe haven in the United States.
El Salvador
Jose Miguel “Mecafe” Antonio Menendez Avelar,a former president of the
Center for Fairs and Conventions, engaged in significant corruption by
steering an $8.4 million Ministry of Public Works contract for the
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construction of a bridge in Chalatenango Department, El Salvador, to a
Guatemalan businessman. In return, Menendez illegally received a small
plane, a Beechcraft King Air 90, as a gift.
Carlos Alberto Ortiz, a former president of Banco Hipotecario, a state-
owned bank, engaged in significant corruption by laundering $97 million in
exchange for $72,000 in bribes.
Carlos Enrique Cruz Arana, a former vice president of Banco Hipotecario, a
state-owned bank, engaged in significant corruption by laundering $94.5
million in exchange for $64,500 in bribes.
Jolman Alexander Ayala, a former compliance officer of Banco Hipotecario,
a state-owned bank, engaged in significant corruption by laundering $177
million in exchange for $78,000 in bribes.
Carlos Mauricio Funes Cartagena, a former president of El Salvador,
engaged in significant corruption by orchestrating and participating in
several schemes involving bribery, embezzlement, and money laundering
while president, pilfering hundreds of millions of dollars from state coffers.
Salvador Sanchez Ceren, a former president and vice president of El
Salvador, engaged in significant corruption by laundering money during his
tenure as vice president, personally receiving more than $1.3 million in
public funds in exchange, and participated in a scheme to divert $183 million
in public funds away from public accounts and oversight into personal
accounts while serving as president.
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Guatemala
Cinthia Edelmira Monterroso Gómez, a current prosecutor, undermined
democratic processes or institutions by bringing unsubstantiated, politically
motivated criminal charges against journalists for exercising their freedom
of expression as protected by Guatemalan law.
Edgar Humberto Navarro Castro, a former president of Guatemala’s energy
wholesale market administrator, engaged in significant corruption by
providing official benefits in exchange for bribes and kickbacks, at the
expense of improving energy efficiency and taking effective action against
climate change.
Fredy Raul Orellana Letona, a current judge, undermined democratic
processes or institutions by authorizing unsubstantiated, politically
motivated criminal charges against journalists who were exercising their
freedom of expression as protected by Guatemalan law.
Gendri Rocael Reyes Mazariegos, a former minister of interior, engaged in
significant corruption.
Joviel Acevedo Ayala, the current head of Guatemalan Education Workers
Union (STEG), engaged in significant corruption by providing STEG’s political
support in exchange for bribes from public officials.
Jimi Rodolfo Bremer Ramírez, a current judge, undermined democratic
processes or institutions by authorizing politically motivated criminal
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charges against journalists for exercising their freedom of expression as
protected by Guatemalan law.
Lesther Castellanos Rodas, a former judge and current Guatemalan
Rapporteur against Torture, undermined democratic processes or
institutions by retaliating against an anticorruption prosecutor for filing
administrative complaints concerning Castellanos’s handling of a criminal
case.
Melvin Quijivix Vega, the current president of the National Electrification
Institute, engaged in significant corruption by using his position and
connections to improperly and unlawfully direct government procurement
contracts to specific companies, in several cases to a company he privately
owns.
Omar Ricardo Barrios Osorio, the current president of the board of
directors of the National Port Commission, undermined democratic
processes or institutions by conspiring to intimidate and harass an
anticorruption prosecutor for denouncing corrupt activity.
Walter Ramiro Mazariegos Biolis, the Rector of the San Carlos University,
undermined democratic processes or institutions by accepting the position
of rector of the public education institution in July 2022 following a
fraudulent selection process.
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Honduras
Alex Alberto Moraes Giron, a former administrative manager of state-
owned Strategic Investment of Honduras, engaged in significant corruption
by misappropriating public funds during the COVID-19 pandemic, including
by defrauding the Honduran government of approximately $1.6 million
intended for facemasks to be used by medical personnel.
Alexander Lopez Orellana, the current mayor of El Progreso and secretary
general of the Liberal Party’s Central Executive Council, engaged in
significant corruption by improperly awarding multi-million dollar municipal
contracts to his political allies.
Edna Yolany Batres Cruz, a former minister of health, engaged in significant
corruption when she defrauded the Honduran government of more than
$300,000 by colluding with Ministry of Health officials and private-sector
businesspeople to improperly award government contracts.
Jesus Arturo Mejia Arita, a former general manager of the Honduran
National Electric Energy Company (ENEE), engaged in significant corruption
by awarding non-competitive or overpriced contracts for the generation of
electricity and other energy-related services in exchange for bribes, and by
facilitating corrupt schemes related to the hiring and firing of ENEE
employees in exchange for kickbacks.
Marcelo Antonio Chimirri Castro, the former director of the Honduran
Telecommunications Company, engaged in significant corruption by
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committing fraud to improperly keep a telecommunications agreement in
place in exchange for bribes and obstructed investigations into his corrupt
acts by intimidating journalists.
Miguel Rodrigo Pastor Mejia, a former director of the now-defunct
Secretariat of Public Works, Transport, and Housing, engaged in significant
corruption, laundering money on behalf of the Los Cachiros drug trafficking
organization, by awarding $2.76 million in Honduran government contracts
to a Cachiros-controlled construction firm.
Roberto Antonio Ordonez Wolfovich, a former minister of infrastructure
and public services, former minister of energy, and former presidential
advisor to President Juan Orlando Hernandez, engaged in significant
corruption by embezzling state funds through the overvaluation of public
works projects.
Samuel Garcia Salgado, a current member of the Honduran National
Congress from the Liberal Party, undermined democratic processes or
institutions by manipulating the outcome of the Supreme Court of Justice
election in 2023 for his personal and political gain.
Victor Elias Bendeck Ramirez, a private businessman and former member of
the Central American Parliament, engaged in significant corruption through
a series of fraudulent business activities in the banking, real estate, and
other sectors and by using his influence with government officials for his
personal gain.
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Yani Benjamin Rosenthal Hidalgo, the current president of the Liberal Party
in Honduras, undermined democratic processes or institutions by
manipulating the outcome of the Supreme Court of Justice election in 2023
for his personal and political gain. Rosenthal also used his influence with
government officials to escape accountability for apparent violations of
Honduran law by his family-owned cable company.
Nicaragua
Wendy Carolina Morales Urbina, the current Nicaraguan attorney general,
undermined democratic processes or institutions, using the office of the
attorney general to facilitate a coordinated campaign to suppress dissent, by
confiscating property from the government’s political opponents without a
legal basis. Urbina has also seized property from thousands of
nongovernmental organizations under laws explicitly designed to suppress
freedom of association.
Arling Patricia Alonso Gomez, the current first vice president of the National
Assembly, undermined democratic processes or institutions by taking part in
coordinated government retaliation to strip Nicaraguan citizenship from
political opponents and critics of the Ortega-Murillo regime.
Gladis de los Angeles Baez, the current second vice president of the
National Assembly, undermined democratic processes or institutions by
taking part in coordinated government retaliation to strip Nicaraguan
citizenship from political opponents and critics of the Ortega-Murillo regime.
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Loria Raquel Dixon Brautigam, the current first secretary of the National
Assembly, undermined democratic processes or institutions by taking part in
coordinated government retaliation to strip Nicaraguan citizenship from
political opponents and critics of the Ortega-Murillo regime.
Alejandro Mejia Ferreti, the current third secretary of the National
Assembly, undermined democratic processes and institutions by taking part
in coordinated government retaliation to strip Nicaraguan citizenship from
political opponents and critics of the Ortega-Murillo regime.
Rosa Argentina Solís Davila, an appeals court judge in the Criminal Appeals
Court of Managua, undermined democratic processes or institutions by
using the Appeals Court to facilitate a coordinated government campaign to
retaliate against critics of the Ortega-Murillo regime and suppress dissent by
stripping Nicaraguan citizenship from political opponents and critics of the
Ortega-Murillo regime.
Angela Davila Navarrete, a current appeals court judge in the Criminal
Appeals Court of Managua, undermined democratic processes or
institutions by using the appeals court to facilitate a coordinated
government campaign to retaliate against critics of the Ortega-Murillo
regime and suppress dissent by stripping Nicaraguan citizenship from
political opponents and critics of the Ortega-Murillo regime.
Denis Membreño Rivas, the current director of the Financial Analysis Unit
(UAF), the Nicaraguan government’s financial crimes unit, undermined
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democratic processes or institutions by taking part in a coordinated
campaign to suppress dissent, using his position to facilitate asset seizures
from 94 political dissidents in exile and 222 former political prisoners,
without any legal basis.
Aldo Martín Sáenz Ulloa, a current sub-director of the UAF, undermined
democratic processes or institutions by taking part in a coordinated
campaign to retaliate against critics of the Ortega-Murillo regime and to
suppress dissent, using his position to facilitate asset seizures from 94
political dissidents in exile and 222 former political prisoners, without any
legal basis.
Valeria Maritza Halleslevens Centeno, the current director of the National
Directorate of Property Registrar Offices (DNR), undermined democratic
processes or institutions by using her position and influence to facilitate a
coordinated government effort to confiscate the property of political
opponents.
Eduardo Celestino Ortega Roa, a current deputy director of the DNR,
undermined democratic processes or institutions by using his position and
influence to facilitate a coordinated government effort to confiscate the
property of political opponents.
Marta Mayela Diaz Ortiz, a current vice superintendent of banks and other
financial institutions (SIBOIF), undermined democratic processes or
institutions by using SIBOIF to provide the financial information of political
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dissidents in exile and former political prisoners to officials in the
Nicaraguan judiciary as part of a coordinated government effort to suppress
dissent by seizing the assets of political adversaries without a legal basis.
Sagrario de Fatima Benavides Lanuza, a vice director of the Nicaraguan
Social Security Institute, undermined democratic processes or institutions by
using her position and influence to facilitate a coordinated, politically
motivated government campaign to terminate and seize pensions from
political adversaries without a legal basis.
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