Immunity for sale: Diplomatic passport trade investigated

Al Jazeera uncovers how diplomatic passports are being secretly sold to help keep Caribbean politicians in power.

Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit has exposed how the secret sale of diplomatic passports has helped keep some Caribbean politicians in power.

Dominica’s general election takes place on December 6 and the result may be influenced by payments from wealthy foreigners who want the privileges of becoming an ambassador.

Al Jazeera’s Deborah Davies reports.


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