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Danilo Medina has privileged jurisdiction; Parlacen would need to clear investigating the former President

The top story in local media on 28 April 2021 is that of Operation Coral, a military-police corruption ring. Prosecutors accuse the former security corps aide of former President Danilo Medina of profiteering by taking a cut of wages and payments made to numerous lower rank military and police. A court will decide on preventive …
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ECLAC report on the fiscal panorama for 2021

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) released a report that looks into the fiscal performance of regional countries as a result of the current health and economic crisis. “Fiscal Panorama of Latin America and the Caribbean 2021: Fiscal policy challenges for transformative recovery post-COVID-19,” focuses on regional government efforts to strengthen …
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MLB top players not allowed to play in Tokyo Olympics

Major League Base is no longer allowing its 40-man roster players to represent their countries in the Tokyo Summer Olympics. The top professional baseball players cannot play in the qualifying tournaments preceding the tournament. MLB had originally cleared the participation of the players, but eventually decided against this. Baseball America reports that MLB is concerned …