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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Weight loss of lobbyist suspected in selling judicial decisions leads to investigation and goes to the Supreme Court

The significant weight loss of lobbyist Andreson Gonçalves de Oliveira, linked to a judicial decision-selling case, has prompted internal investigations within the Federal Penitentiary of Brasília and an intervention by the Supreme Court.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Case $LIBRA: messages and records from Novelli exposing alleged payments of US$2,000 per month to Milei

The article reveals that lobbyist Mauricio Novelli allegedly paid Javier Milei US$2,000 monthly for promotional services while he was a national deputy, as evidenced by recovered messages and financial records.

Mar 21 • 22:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

$LIBRA Case: Prosecutor Taiano Broke His Silence and Defended His Work After the Leak of Documents from Novelli's Cell Phone

Federal prosecutor Eduardo Taiano has defended his work in the $LIBRA cryptocurrency scandal investigation, addressing criticisms and discussing document leaks from the phone of lobbyist Mauricio Novelli.

Mar 20 • 16:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ultrafarma Case: STJ Grants House Arrest to Businessman Pointed as Lobbyist and Financial Operator in Billion-Dollar Bribery Scheme

The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice has converted the preventive detention of businessman Celso Eder Gonzaga de Araújo to house arrest amid a significant corruption investigation.

Mar 17 • 00:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

More revelations about Novelli's phone: another agreement with the creators of LIBRA under the shadow of his connection with Milei

Investigations revealed a previously unknown agreement from November 2024 linking lobbyist Mauricio Novelli to the creators of the failed cryptocurrency LIBRA, connected to Javier Milei.

Mar 16 • 23:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

INSS Careca paid for Lulinha's trip to Portugal, defense admits to STF

Lulinha's defense has acknowledged that a lobbyist funded his trip to Portugal.

Mar 16 • 22:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Case $LIBRA: the opposition evaluates reactivating the investigative commission in the Chamber of Deputies and targets the governors

The Argentine opposition is considering reactivating a legislative investigation into the $LIBRA case, following new evidence involving lobbyist Mauricio Novelli.

Mar 16 • 16:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pettovello referred her secretary to coordinate a meeting with Novelli, whom she said she had not received

Sandra Pettovello has denied publicly meeting with lobbyist Mauricio Novelli, despite evidence suggesting otherwise through messages indicating she directed her secretary to arrange a meeting with him.

Mar 15 • 23:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Ferraro interrogated Pettovello about the $LIBRA case: the minister's reaction

Deputy Maximiliano Ferraro questioned Minister Sandra Pettovello about alleged communications with lobbyist Mauricio Novelli regarding the cryptocurrency $LIBRA.

Mar 15 • 16:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Sandra Pettovello clashed with Deputy Maxi Ferraro by denying a meeting with Novelli in the $LIBRA case

Minister Sandra Pettovello denied allegations made by Deputy Maxi Ferraro regarding her connection to the $LIBRA scandal and her contact with lobbyist Mauricio Novelli.

Mar 15 • 16:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

$LIBRA Case: Karina Milei opened the doors of officials to Novelli to explore possible business with the State

Karina Milei facilitated access for lobbyist Mauricio Novelli to top officials to explore potential business related to the criptoasset $LIBRA.

Mar 15 • 05:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

$LIBRA Case: A document reveals a pact for 5 million dollars for Javier Milei's support

A document recovered from the phone of lobbyist Mauricio Novelli reveals a $5 million deal for the support of Javier Milei in the launch of the $LIBRA token.

Mar 14 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The sequence of more than 35 calls from Novelli with Milei, his sister, and Santiago Caputo regarding the launch of $LIBRA

A report reveals that Argentine lobbyist Mauricio Novelli had extensive communications with President Javier Milei and key officials during a crucial period surrounding the launch of the $LIBRA cryptocurrency.

Mar 13 • 23:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

$LIBRA Case: Justice Found a Score of Calls Between Novelli and Javier Milei and His Sister Karina on the Night of the Crypto Scandal

Mauricio Novelli, a crypto lobbyist closely associated with Javier Milei, made multiple phone calls to the President during the lead-up to the controversial launch of the $LIBRA token, as revealed by an analysis of his mobile devices.

Mar 13 • 18:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

$LIBRA Case: An Expert Report Detected Javier Milei Exchanged Messages with Novelli, Minutes Before and After the Launch

An expert report reveals that Argentine President Javier Milei exchanged messages with lobbyist Mauricio Novelli shortly before and after the launch of the $LIBRA cryptocurrency.

Mar 13 • 17:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

From Politician to Lobbyist: Kevin Kühnert Now Has the Four-Day Week

Former SPD General Secretary Kevin Kühnert transitions from politics to a new role in the finance sector, embracing a four-day work week.

Mar 13 • 09:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

It's #FAKE photo of Vorcaro next to Flávio Bolsonaro and 'Careca do INSS'; image was created with AI

A photo purportedly showing Daniel Vorcaro with Flávio Bolsonaro and a known lobbyist is a fake generated by artificial intelligence.

Mar 11 • 18:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Case $LIBRA: Novelli tried to erase from his phone the agreement between Hayden Davis and Milei and the Justice found more invoices

Mauricio Novelli, a lobbyist involved in negotiations between Javier Milei and businessman Hayden Davis, attempted to delete evidence regarding their agreement, but authorities uncovered significant documents on his phone.

Mar 7 • 17:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Senate forces the appearance of the Plus Ultra lobbyist who paid Zapatero after the Ministry of the Interior claims it cannot locate him

The Spanish Senate has compelled lobbyist Julio Martínez to appear for questioning, despite claims from the Ministry of the Interior that they could not locate him.

Mar 5 • 11:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Government supports Zapatero after his controversial payments from the Plus Ultra lobbyist: "You caress our intelligence. We are fully with you"

The Spanish government expressed unwavering support for former President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero despite his acknowledgment of receiving 660,000 euros from a lobbyist associated with Plus Ultra Airlines.

Mar 5 • 09:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS CPMI: J&F Group sent over R$ 50 million to companies linked to lobbyist investigated for involvement in fraud against retirees

The J&F Group has been implicated in sending R$ 55.7 million to companies associated with a lobbyist under investigation for allegedly defrauding retirees.

Mar 3 • 18:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Zapatero now justifies that most of his income from the Plus Ultra lobbyist comes from 'oral reports' for undisclosed clients

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero faced scrutiny over his financial dealings with a company connected to a controversial figure, admitting to receiving substantial income from 'oral reports' that lacked transparency.

Mar 2 • 21:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Case $LIBRA: Official experts found copies of a draft 'confidential agreement' between Milei and Hayden Davis

Official experts discovered drafts of a 'confidential agreement' between Argentine President Javier Milei and American Hayden Davis in the phone of a key lobbyist involved in the $LIBRA controversy.

Mar 2 • 16:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Case $LIBRA: an official expert report detected exchanges between Milei and Novelli, who deleted messages

An official investigation revealed that Argentine President Javier Milei had deleted messages exchanged with lobbyist Mauricio Novelli regarding the failed cryptocurrency $LIBRA.

Feb 26 • 14:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Real Author of the Reports Debunks Zapatero's Alibi for Charging 460,000 Euros

The real author of reports from the consulting firm Análisis Relevante dismantles former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's defense for receiving €460,000 alongside his family from a lobbyist.

Feb 25 • 21:51 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

VTEK Will Investigate Whether the Doctors' Union, Which Submitted Changes to the Criminal Code, Operated as an Illegal Lobbyist

VTEK is investigating the circumstances under which the Lithuanian Doctors' Union submitted a legislative proposal to amend the Criminal Code regarding illegal drug possession and distribution, amid concerns about its lobbying status.

Feb 24 • 14:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Plus Ultra lobbyist paid 110,000 euros a year to the Zapatero family for theoretical advisory and marketing services

A lobbyist for Plus Ultra has been found to have paid the Zapatero family 110,000 euros annually for advisory services amidst ongoing investigations into corruption and financial mismanagement.

Feb 23 • 21:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Lobbyist in Labour Together scandal has been investigating Guardian reporter, say reports

A lobbyist implicated in the Labour Together scandal has reportedly been investigating a Guardian journalist who reported on the issue.

Feb 22 • 17:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Super Salaries Will Be a Topic in the Elections and Congress Has Been Captured by Lobbyists, Says Institute Founder

Guilherme Cezar Coelho, founder of República.org, emphasizes that the issue of super salaries will be a central topic in the upcoming elections due to public pressure, while criticizing the Congress for being influenced by strong lobbyist groups.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Amendments to Fish Passages Prepared by Lobbyist Registered by Member of Parliament Audrius Radvilavičius as His Own

Lithuanian MP Audrius Radvilavičius has registered a lobbyist-prepared amendment regarding the construction of fish passages, acknowledging that he rewrote part of the accompanying documents.

Feb 12 • 08:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

STF sees attempt to simulate illness and maintains the arrest of lobbyist who became skeletal in prison

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court has upheld the maximum-security imprisonment of lobbyist Andreson de Oliveira Gonçalves, who is suspected of trying to feign a serious medical condition to obtain house arrest.

Feb 11 • 20:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Žuromskas speaks about undisclosed lobbyist visits to the deputy minister and the prime minister's role

K. Žuromskas discusses suspicious behavior related to lobbyist visits influencing a deputy minister.

Feb 10 • 12:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Vémola's freedom is imminent. The role may be played by the 'King of Paris' and a powerful lobbyist

MMA fighter Karlos Vémola is nearing release from detention as friends consider paying his bail, with influential lobbyist Ivo Rittig potentially contributing significantly.

Jan 15 • 14:37 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Former Haaretz commentator Alon Pankas received hundreds of thousands of shekels for services to lobbyist Jay Potlick

Former Haaretz commentator Alon Pankas received hundreds of thousands of shekels from lobbyist Jay Potlick while working for the newspaper, allegedly linked to a campaign promoting Qatar's interests in Israel, which Pankas denies knowledge of.

Jan 10 • 17:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

NSW ministers warned not to meet alone with prominent lobbyist after firm placed on watchlist

New South Wales ministers have been cautioned against meeting individually with lobbyist Eamonn Fitzpatrick or his firm, EJF Advisory, following the firm's addition to a watchlist by the NSW Electoral Commission for breaches of lobbying regulations.

Jan 6 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

The police intend to summon ministers and senior officials to testify in the Qatar case

The police plan to summon ministers and senior state officials to testify in the Qatar investigation due to challenges encountered in the inquiry involving lobbyist Jay Pottlik, a central figure in the case.

Jan 5 • 10:45 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

The police intend to summon ministers and senior state officials to testify in the Qatar affair

The police plan to summon ministers and senior state officials to testify in the Qatar case due to difficulties in investigating lobbyist Jay Potlick, a key figure in the affair.

Jan 5 • 10:45 UTC

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