German Foreign Minister Westerwelle is facing allegations he's helped promote the economic interests of his family and friends

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle is facing allegations he's helped promote the economic interests of his family and friends during official trips abroad. Along with criticism that his partner joined this week's visit to South America to make business contacts, there are now similar questions regarding associates of his brother. On Thursday, the foreign minister held talks in Brazil on a free trade agreement between the EU and South America's Mercosur trade bloc.