Sácalo!

Wow, I know he's a pretty unpopular guy but who knew a Colombian judge could just take the mayor of Bogotá, Samuel Moreno, out of office for 3 months while he looks into a growing corruption scandal? Doesn't the city council have some autonomy on such issues?

The scandal relates to the awarding of contracts for the city's once highly regarded Transmilenio bus rapid transit system, whose service has deteriorated under Moreno. In fact, the misdeed the mayor is accused of is awarding millions in contracts for more lines for the taxed system which remain unbuilt.

While the order, which Moreno says he'll comply with, states that the caretaker mayor must come from Moreno's own party, President Santos has appointed his own Education secretary to the role in the meantime. Strange dealings.

To get The Economist's take on Samuel Moreno read here.