{"id":2611678,"date":"2026-06-07T11:46:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T15:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-oas-is-in-hot-water-again-this-time-over-corruption\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T11:48:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T15:48:55","slug":"the-oas-is-in-hot-water-again-this-time-over-corruption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-oas-is-in-hot-water-again-this-time-over-corruption\/","title":{"rendered":"The OAS Is in Hot Water Again &#8211; This Time over Corruption"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthe-oas-is-in-hot-water-again-this-time-over-corruption%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2611678&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A report claims an internal memorandum from the Trump administration calls for an self-reliant inquiry into Albert Ramdin, who serves as Association of American States (OAS) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hungary-scraps-parliamentary-session-as-sweden-and-finland-await-nato-vote\/\" title=\"Hungary scraps parliamentary session as Sweden and Finland await NATO vote\">assistant secretary general<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >memo alleges administrative irregularities<\/a>, nepotism, and misuse of resources.<\/p>\n<p>It says Ramdin allegedly kept Xaviera Jessurun-a close advisor and compatriot in a key OAS role despite her being under investigation in Suriname for alleged corruption, fraud, and money laundering. The article further notes that Jessurun previously worked with Suriname\u2019s foreign ministry when Ramdin was in charge, and her OAS pay is described as exceeding that of the U.S. secretary of State, with her taxes claiming to be effectively subsidized by taxpayers.<\/p>\n<p>The United States, as the OAS\u2019s largest contributor, is portrayed as requesting an external audit, independent investigation, and action against officials close to Ramdin. The piece also references earlier controversy involving Arif Bulkan, describing a conflict of interest tied to his roles within the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and an international court.<\/p>\n<p>the article argues that multilateral institutions risk being politicized and undermining their stated purpose of defending democracy and human rights.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>An internal memorandum from the Trump administration is now demanding an independent investigation into the tenure of Albert Ramdin as Organization of American States (OAS) assistant secretary general, alleging potential administrative irregularities, nepotism, and the misuse of resources within the supranational body.As we can observe, corruption is not among them.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, an internal memorandum from the Trump administration is now demanding an independent investigation into the tenure of Albert Ramdin as OAS assistant secretary general, alleging potential administrative irregularities, nepotism, and the misuse of resources within the supranational body.<\/p>\n<p>The news portal Infobae, which first brought the memorandum to light, describes a \u201ccredibility crisis\u201d within the organization and directly calls into question the rise of Xaviera Jessurun \u2014 a compatriot and close advisor to Ramdin \u2014 who is currently under investigation in Suriname for alleged corruption, fraud, and money laundering.<\/p>\n<p>Ramdin reportedly kept her in key positions despite being fully aware of these investigations.<\/p>\n<p>The Infobae report noted that when Jessurun previously worked at the Surinamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, her minister was Ramdin. \u201cThus, this is not the first time Ramdin has appointed Jessurun \u2014 who currently draws a privileged salary at the OAS \u2014 to a key position.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The White House memorandum highlighted that Jessurun earns an annual salary exceeding the $250,600 received by the U.S. secretary of State. To make matters worse, her federal income taxes \u201care effectively being subsidized by the very citizens who are footing the bill.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn a twisted stroke of irony, U.S. taxpayers are personally paying the taxes of an underqualified Chief of Staff whom her own country of origin has deemed unfit to hold a diplomatic passport,\u201d the document further elaborated. Regarding this new scandal, Neydy Casillas, vice president of International Affairs at the Global Center for Human Rights (GCHR), stated that the irregularities are nothing new.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMore than a year ago, we warned that Ramdin\u2019s election could become a serious problem for the organization\u2019s credibility,\u201d she emphasized in a message d with various GCHR collaborators and supporters \u2014 a message to which I had access for this article. In recent months, she continued, \u201cstrong criticism had emerged against Ramdin for being absent during an IACHR presentation on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/saudi-court-jails-womens-rights-activist-posing-challenge-for-biden\/\" title=\"Saudi court jails women\u2019s rights activist, posing challenge for Biden\">human rights violations<\/a> in Venezuela; for attempting to appoint a diplomat \u2014 previously investigated for corruption within the OAS itself \u2014 as his chief of staff; and for prioritizing personal expenses and internal renovations while the organization faces financial difficulties.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Now, the United States \u2014 the OAS\u2019s largest contributor \u2014 is calling for an external audit, an independent investigation, and immediate action against officials close to Ramdin, who entered Surinamese politics through the Progressive Reform Party (VHP, in Dutch).<\/p>\n<p>The VHP positions itself as a centrist party. According to its website, it defends social welfare programs, access to employment, housing, and improved living conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Although its public platform advocates for strengthening the rule of law \u2014 with a particular emphasis on fighting corruption \u2014 it is ironic that the most high-profile corruption scandal within the OAS currently centers on one of the VHP\u2019s most prominent members.<\/p>\n<p>This is not the first time in recent years that the OAS has found itself in hot water.<\/p>\n<p>In November 2025, Arif Bulkan \u2014 a commissioner for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) \u2014 was serving as a judge on the Caribbean Court of Justice while simultaneously acting as a prosecuting party within the Inter-American System.<\/p>\n<p>This dual role created a conflict of interest that violated the regulations of the IACHR itself, the Inter-American System, and international standards established by the U.N. For its part, the GCHR announced that it will continue to monitor \u201cany attempt to transform the OAS into an opaque, politicized structure that serves interests extraneous to the defense of democracy and human rights.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Multilateral forums should not serve as spaces for international bureaucrats to amass power and fortune for their own benefit, but rather \u2014 first and foremost \u2014 to foster harmony and liberties within the region.<\/p>\n<p><em>Yoe Su\u00e1rez is The Washington Stand\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-christians-in-cuba-are-standing-up-to-the-communist-regime\/\" title=\"How Christians in Cuba Are Standing Up to the Communist Regime\">international affairs correspondent<\/a>. He is an exiled journalist, writer, and producer who investigated in Havana about torture, political police, gangs, government black lists, and cybersurveillance. A graduate of Universitat Aut\u00f2noma de Barcelona, he was a CBN correspondent, and has written for outlets like The Hill and Newsweek. 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