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Legislative developments in Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica, and Argentina
Various legislative actions are unfolding across Latin America. In Mexico, the Chamber of Deputies approved a report to create the crime of ‘sports corruption,’ which proposes prison sentences of 2 to 12 years for athletes, coaches, and officials who accept benefits to influence competition results. Critics warn the measure lacks distinction between illicit payments and legitimate performance bonuses.
In Peru, the Ethics Commission of the Chamber of Deputies recommended a 120-day suspension without pay for Deputy Julián Pérez Mallqui following allegations of physical and psychological violence against a former partner. The commission also approved investigations into Pérez Mallqui regarding irregular hiring practices and into Deputy Catherin Palomino.
In Costa Rica, the Special Permanent Commission on Human Rights approved a two-month investigation into former Deputy Ariel Robles Barrantes. The probe follows social media posts in which Robles suggested citizens protest and camp in front of government buildings, citing recent unrest in France and Spain.
In Argentina, legislator Manuel Courel has accused the judicial system of protecting Raquel Graneros, the mayor of Graneros. Courel is challenging a prosecutor's decision to deny him access to a case involving allegations that the mayor purchased a property for over $1 million in cash.
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Ariel Robles Barrantes · Chamber of Deputies of Mexico · Julián Pérez Mallqui · Manuel Courel · Raquel Graneros
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The proposed Mexican law suggests prison sentences of 2 to 12 years for sports corruption. www.sdpnoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Costa Rican Human Rights Commission approved a two-month investigation into Ariel Robles Barrantes. delfino.cr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Peru's Ethics Commission recommended a 120-day suspension for Deputy Julián Pérez Mallqui. hbanoticias.pe
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved a report to create the crime of ‘sports corruption’. www.sdpnoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Manuel Courel accused the Tucumán prosecutor of protecting Raquel Graneros. diarioyerbabuena.com.ar