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Police in South Korea have transferred former presidential chief of staff Jeong Jin-seok and former secretary Yoon Jae-soon to prosecutors over allegations of instructing the reset of computers at the presidential office following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

The US women's ice hockey team has declined an invitation from President Trump to visit the White House following a joke he made about impeachment.

The Ministry of Labor has not yet registered any legal impediment preventing Mario Godoy from holding public office, despite his recent political censorship and two-year prohibition following impeachment.

The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District has archived three impeachment requests against Governor Ibaneis Rocha following recommendations from the Attorney General.

The Brazilian judiciary has authorized the continuation of the impeachment process against Mayor Adeildo Nogueira of Campo Limpo Paulista, who is facing legal challenges related to alleged nepotism and administrative misconduct.

The Rivers State House of Assembly has stopped the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara following intervention from President Bola Tinubu.

A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk-yeol to life in prison for leading a coup related to a state of emergency declared in December 2024.

Yoon Suk-yeol, the former President of South Korea, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of multiple crimes including inciting rebellion during a declared state of war.

Yoon Suk-yeol was found guilty of attempting a coup and abuse of power, risking a death penalty, following an emergency declaration in December 2024 that sparked widespread protests and led to his impeachment in January 2025.

José María Balcázar has been appointed as the interim president of Peru following the impeachment of former president José Jerí due to corruption allegations.

Peru's continuing political instability is underscored by the recent interim appointment of José María Balcázar Zelada following the impeachment of José Jeri by Congress.

Mario Godoy, former president of the Council of the Judiciary, failed to appear at the National Assembly for his impeachment trial proceedings on February 18, 2026, but the session continued without his presence.

Peru's Congress will appoint a new president following the impeachment of Jose Jeri over corruption allegations, marking the country's eighth presidential change in a decade.

Mario Godoy's resignation from the presidency of the Council of the Judiciary does not halt the ongoing political trial in Ecuador's National Assembly, as confirmed by Legislative President Niels Olsen.

The Revolución Ciudadana (RC) party is initiating an impeachment trial against four members of Ecuador's Council of the Judiciary following the resignation of president Mario Godoy on the eve of his expected impeachment vote.

Mario Godoy's resignation from the presidency of the Judiciary does not stop the ongoing impeachment process initiated in the National Assembly.

Peru's newly elected president, José Heri, has been impeached just four months after taking office due to allegations of collusion with a Chinese businessman.

Mario Godoy has resigned as president of the Judiciary Council just hours before an impeachment trial against him was set to begin.

Peru's Congress voted to impeach President Jose Jari after failing to report meetings with Chinese businesspeople under investigation.

Peru's interim president faced impeachment after a brief tenure of only four months, reflecting instability in the country's leadership.

Peru's Congress has impeached interim president Jose Jeri amid allegations of graft and irregularities in government hiring.

Peru's interim president, José Jerí, has been impeached after revelations of secret meetings with Chinese businessmen sparked a political scandal.

Peru's interim president José Jerí was ousted by Congress due to misconduct and lack of suitability for office in a swift political trial.

Peru's congress has voted to remove interim president José Jerí amid corruption allegations.

The Peruvian Parliament has impeached interim president José Jeri due to two ongoing investigations for alleged influence peddling.

A planned right-wing protest in Brazil has highlighted internal conflicts within the bolsonarist faction, particularly involving federal deputy Nikolas Ferreira and his call for the impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Dias Toffoli.

Senate President Davi Alcolumbre insists he will not proceed with the impeachment of Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli, despite increasing opposition pressure.

Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli faces ten impeachment requests in Brazil's Federal Senate, the most recent coming from the Novo party amid controversies over his impartiality and other allegations.

Peru's interim president José Jeri faces parliamentary debates regarding his impeachment due to allegations of misconduct and incompetence.

The Peruvian Attorney General's Office has launched a preliminary investigation into interim President José Jerí for alleged influence trafficking, coinciding with a congressional push for impeachment.

A former executive of the Unification Church expresses concerns over the potential fallout from President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment and its impact on the church's relationship with the government.

Ecuador's Acción Democrática Nacional party is pushing for the censure and removal of Mario Godoy, the president of the Council of the Judiciary, amid an impeachment trial initiated by the correísmo bloc.

The Oversight Commission of Ecuador's National Assembly has suggested initiating impeachment proceedings against Mario Godoy, the President of the Council of the Judiciary, due to his inadequate response regarding judicial safety.

Questioning of Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli intensified after his name was linked to investigations involving the owner of Banco Master, but no actual investigations against court members have been established.

Former Commander Lee Jin-woo has arrived at the police station under suspicion of perjury related to false testimonies in the impeachment trial of former President Yoon Seok-yeol.

Leaders in Brazil's Congress and the Centrão are mobilizing to protect Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli amid impeachment discussions connected to a federal police investigation.

The DOJ is considering impeachment referrals for federal judges perceived as activist after receiving complaints from U.S. attorneys.

The TSE has rejected a request to impeach Senator Jorge Seif due to allegations of economic power abuse.

A chaotic session in the Campo Limpo Paulista Chamber escalated as municipal guards attempted to arrest the Chamber president amid impeachment proceedings against the mayor.

The National Assembly's Oversight Committee in Ecuador is preparing to request an extension to present its report on the impeachment trial against the President of the Judiciary Council, Mario Godoy.

President Trump's administration has faced legal setbacks as a grand jury rejected a proposal to impeach six Democratic politicians for allegedly encouraging disobedience among military personnel.

The Forum for Democracy in Ecuador is urging the National Assembly to remove Mario Godoy from his position as president of the Judiciary Council amid an impeachment trial for alleged failure to fulfill his duties.

Over 50 U.S. civil groups have demanded the impeachment of Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, over her controversial immigration management practices that allegedly led to violence and undermined the rule of law.

The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District has archived one of the impeachment requests against Governor Ibaneis Rocha, citing a lack of formal elements and just cause for proceeding.

Mario Godoy, who has taken leave as president of the Judiciary Council, stated that the temporary appointment of Damián Larco as president of the Judiciary is not suspicious.

Sociologist Demétrio Magnoli admits to mistakes in supporting the impeachment of former President Dilma Rousseff.

The Legislative Administration Council is set to meet regarding a third political impeachment request against six members of the CPCCS, with a report recommending its dismissal due to formal deficiencies.

Mario Godoy, the President of the Judicial Council of Ecuador, stated he will await the outcome of the impeachment process against him before deciding on a potential resignation.

Mario Godoy, president of the Judiciary Council of Ecuador, has requested the National Assembly's Oversight Committee to dismiss the impeachment trial against him, initiated by members of the correísmo movement over allegations of failing to fulfill his duties.

There has been a significant rise in mentions of impeachments and resignations of supreme court judges, highlighting institutional degradation linked to deviant behaviors at the top of the system.