It is our own people who rob and abuse us.
Tag: Corruption (Institutional)
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In Mississippi, Welfare for the Well-Connected as a Scandal Spreads
Millions earmarked for the needy in the nation’s poorest state instead went to projects that benefited the well-to-do, the state alleges, including a volleyball stadium at Brett Favre’s alma mater.
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Hermès Bags and Millions in Cash: The Fall of Malaysia’s Najib Razak
The former prime minister and his wife were once seen as untouchable. Now, both have been found guilty in connection with the 1MDB financial scandal.
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Mexico’s Leader Vowed ‘Hugs Not Bullets,’ but the Carnage Continues
The president disbanded the Federal Police and created the National Guard to tackle soaring violence, but three years later, criminal cartels have expanded their reach.
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A New Generation of Voters Will Test Angola’s Longtime Governing Party
The election may not change the country’s government, but the contest reflects the growing discontent of young voters, many of whom are unemployed.