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More media scrutiny in Venezuela?

By Ricardo Sandoval Palos

Not long after I returned from conducting a day-long seminar on investigative reporting in Caracas for a diverse group of Venezuelan journal

Where journalists still get respect

By Gustavo Goritti

PANAMA CITY, July 21, 1999 — Investigative reporter Gustavo Gorriti, an ICIJ member and associate director of La Prensa in Panama, published

Judicial seminar backed by ex-president of Bolivia

By Michael Beckel and Chris Young

GMU center accepted funds from firm headed by former Bolivian president accused of human rights violations.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bolivia":

"… omina LLC is headed by Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada, the former president of Bolivia, who fled to the United States nearly a decade ago amid major protests and …"

"… and accusations of human rights violations in his own country. For years, Bolivia’s current government has unsuccessfully sought to extradite Sánchez de …"

"… the nickname “Goni.” Why a company headed by the former president of Bolivia would be interested in sponsoring expense-paid conferences for federal jud …"

"… ted States, according to press reports. He served one term as president of Bolivia during the mid-1990s and was elected again in 2002. During his second ter …"

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Bush's carbon dioxide flip-flop came through staffer who had lobbied for car-exhaust

By Nathaniel Heller and M. Asif Ismail

WASHINGTON, March 30, 2001 — President Bush's decision to abandon his campaign pledge to limit carbon dioxide emissions was routed through a

Excerpts from this story referencing "South America":

"… dozens of major auto manufacturers in North America, Europe, Australia and South America. Tenneco representatives declined to comment for this report.Also lobbied …"

Investigative firm shows U.S. cracking down on foreign bribery

By Joe Kokenge

A word of advice to people looking to do overseas business deals: think twice about greasing any palms, especially in China, Nigeria, and Ir

Excerpts from this story referencing "South America":

"… ing brought and the penalties being handed out both have surged. Globally, South America, Asia, and the Middle East (indicated on the map below by the Pepto-pink c …"

Analysis — An illuminating expedition to the world of the uninsured

By Wendell Potter

Lawmakers questioning the need for health care reform should check out this weekend's effort to provide free medical care at a Nashville hig

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nashville":

"… irst place. For a reminder, lawmakers might want to spend a few hours in Nashville this weekend. I’m betting they would behave differently when they go …"

"… fferently when they got back to Washington on Monday. If they arrived in Nashville by Friday afternoon, those legislators would see an ever-growing line of c …"

"… get no sleep. They will immediately begin forming a long line in the cold Nashville night in hopes of getting into the high school when it opens at 6 a.m. on …"

"… on auto-pilot." Brock should know. Although this will be the first Nashville “expedition,” as he calls these events, he has been the drivin …"

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A gateway to Brazil

By Kevin Bogardus

Telecom firm linked to Jefferson bribe probe helped pay for his, others' travel

Excerpts from this story referencing "South America":

"… old the Center.Jefferson, however, was in a position to exert influence in South America as co-chairman of the Congressional Caucus on Brazil. Prior to this trip, …"

Privatizing combat, the new world order

By Laura Peterson

In 1998, the U.S. had a military presence in a remote African war that drew little attention from the media

Excerpts from this story referencing "South America":

"… lk of their services are performed in conflict-ridden countries in Africa, South America and Asia. Eleven of the companies identified by ICIJ are no longer active, …"

Marketing the new 'Dogs of War'

By Duncan Campbell

Sri Lankans hire Tim Spicer, a man already involved in global mercenary activities

Excerpts from this story referencing "South America":

"… unities for other group companies where appropriate in North, Central, and South America. He is also to develop our image/contacts with U.S. government agencies." …"

Low rates, needed repairs lure 'big water' to Uncle Sam's plumbing

By Erika Hobbs

Low rates, needed repairs lure 'big water' to Uncle Sam's plumbing

Excerpts from this story referencing "South America":

"… kill. In Europe, they ally themselves with city mayors or top managers. In South America and Asia, they join hands with powerful local businessmen who have close t …"

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