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“The 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released Tuesday reveals that the continued failure of most countries to significantly control corruption is contributing to a crisis of democracy around the world,” reported Transparency International.
CPI

Corruption perception index released, US out of top 20

For the first time since 2011, the United States has not made the list of top 20 countries perceived to be least corrupt in the world

  • Bongekile Macupe
4 min read
Photos taken near the Fuego volcano show the volcano spewing black smoke.
ARIELLE SCHWARTZ

Guatemala volcano erupts killing 25 people

This is the second time that the volcano has erupted this year. This is Guatemala’s deadliest volcanic eruption since 1902, according to B​BC

  • Arielle Schwartz
1 min read
Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales told the crowd at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in Washington
AFP

Guatemala to move embassy to Jerusalem in May— President Morales

​Guatemala will relocate its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem this May, two days after the United States shifts its mission

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Other countries will recognise Jerusalem and announce the relocation of their embassies. A second country did it and I repeat it: there will be others, it’s just the start and it’s important, Netanyahu
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU

Following Trump, Guatemala plans to move its embassy to Jerusalem

Guatemala’s leader made the announcement three days after UN member states rejected Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read