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Politics / 11 weeks ago

Former Latin American presidents in jail

A striking map published by The World in Maps paints a sobering picture of Latin America’s political landscape. As of August 2025, many countries across the region have at least one former president behind bars, under house arrest or living in exile to avoid detention. The pattern, which inspired the map, underscores how corruption and abuse of power have become endemic at the highest levels of government – and how judicial systems and foreign courts are now holding former leaders to account.

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Politics / 23 weeks ago

Oligarchic influence around the world: A visual guide to global power concentration

A new visual from World Visualized lays bare the global influence of oligarchic power, mapping countries into four categories—Always, Usually, Sometimes, and Rarely—based on the extent and consistency of oligarchic control. This classification reflects patterns where a small, often unelected elite wields disproportionate influence over national affairs through wealth, lineage, military ties, or political networks.

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Politics / 27 weeks ago

Romania’s 2025 presidential election: First-round results and what they mean for the country’s future

Romania's presidential race has entered a pivotal phase after a stunning first-round result on Sunday, May 4, 2025. George Simion, leader of the far-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR), has emerged on top, securing a lead that sets the stage for a tense runoff against centrist Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan. Dan finished second with just under 21% of the vote, placing him as Simion’s sole challenger in the final round, scheduled for May 18.

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World / 35 weeks ago

How significant is the corrupt person of the year award?

While some awards celebrate excellence and virtue, the Corrupt Person of the Year Award is a distinction that "honours" those who have reached new heights of dishonesty, fraud, and abuse of power. The Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) annually recognises individuals or entities that have significantly advanced organised crime and corruption globally through its "Person of the Year" award.

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Politics / 43 weeks ago

All you need to know about Croatia's second round of elections

Croatian President Zoran Milanović has secured a landslide victory in the country's presidential election on Sunday, January 12, winning over 74% of the vote with a total of 1,122,859 votes. His opponent, Dragan Primorac, backed by the governing Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) party, garnered only 25% (380,752) of the vote, marking the worst-ever result for Croatia's dominant political force.

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Politics / 1 year ago

8 of the world's least happy countries

The World Happiness Report has provided a comprehensive look at the state of global happiness. Ranking countries based on how happy their citizens perceive themselves to be, there is a sharp contrast in global well-being.

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Politics / 1 year ago

The world's top 10 least corrupt countries

Corruption has ruled and reigned in many countries worldwide for years. However, some countries have maintained high standards of integrity and transparency. According to the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published by Transparency International, these nations depict the highest standards of ethical governance that ensure public resources and funds are managed responsibly with no biases.

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