Tag #Political Corruption

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Contrasting Reports on Poverty in Argentina

Argentina's INDEC reported a significant drop in poverty during the second half of 2024; however, this is countered by widespread reports of increased indigence and unemployment, creating a complex picture of the country's economic reality.

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Investigation Launched into Alleged Gender-Based Violence by Former Minister's Advisor

A Spanish judge is investigating Koldo García, former advisor to Minister José Luis Ábalos, for alleged gender-based violence against his wife following the discovery of evidence on his phone; the case has been transferred to Alicante.

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Contrasting Disenfranchisement Cases Expose Shifting Political Dynamics in Mexico

The disenfranchisement processes of Andrés Manuel López Obrador in 2005 and "Alito" Blanco in 2025 differ drastically; López Obrador's case fueled his political movement, while Blanco's shielded him despite serious accusations, revealing a potential erosion of accountability within Morena.

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Chicago's Plan to Defund Police Amid Record Homicides

Chicago, the nation's homicide capital for the 13th consecutive year in 2024 with 573 homicides, faces criticism for its continued plans to defund the police department, despite Alderman Anthony Napolitano's claims that this is politically motivated and ignores the city's crime crisis.

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Armenian Authorities Raid Opposition Campaign Headquarters in Gyumri Amidst Election Bribery Allegations

On October 2, 2023, Armenian authorities conducted searches at the campaign headquarters of opposition groups "Mother Armenia" and "Our City" in Gyumri, following allegations of election bribery. Activist Emma Grigoryan was detained, and audio recordings were released as evidence.

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Former North Dakota Senator Pleads Guilty to Sex with Minors

Former North Dakota state senator Ray Holmberg, 81, pleaded guilty to traveling to Prague multiple times between 2011 and 2021 to engage in commercial sex with underage boys; prosecutors are seeking a three-year prison sentence and lifetime supervised release, citing decades of exploiting vulnerable...

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Cuauhtémoc Blanco Scandal Shakes Mexico's Ruling Morena Party

The scandal involving Mexican politician Cuauhtémoc Blanco has triggered a major crisis within the ruling Morena party, exposing internal divisions, hypocrisy regarding feminist ideals, and the party's ineffective crisis management, all while undermining its leader Claudia Sheinbaum.

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Italian Mayor Under Arrest for Alleged Mafia Vote-Buying

Former mayor Francesco Alfieri of Capaccio Paestum, Italy, is under house arrest for alleged vote-buying with convicted mob boss Roberto Squecco, who threatened Alfieri with a car bombing after a deal to protect his seized beach property fell through, revealing a concerning link between politics and...

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Ayuso Faces Backlash Over Partner's Tax Fraud Investigation

Madrid's president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, is under scrutiny for her partner's alleged double tax fraud involving false invoices totaling over \$1 million, resulting in a judicial investigation despite her attempts to portray it as a minor infraction.

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Comer Investigates $20 Billion in EPA Grants Amid Allegations of Political Favoritism

House Oversight Chairman James Comer is investigating $20 billion in EPA grants awarded to eight organizations under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, alleging political favoritism and potential misuse of taxpayer funds; the EPA administrator has moved to terminate the programs, but this is currentl...

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Australian Politicians' Property Holdings Fuel Housing Crisis

Seventy percent of Australian federal MPs own two or more properties, while 40% own three or more, creating a conflict of interest in a market where affordability is worse than during the GFC, prompting calls for reform.

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Connecticut Ballot Fraud Case Sparks Debate Over Election Reform

Absentee ballot fraud in Bridgeport, Connecticut's 2023 mayoral election, led to its overturning and the indictment of five Democratic officials on approximately 150 election-related charges; this prompted calls for a federal investigation into potential statewide voter fraud and sparked a debate ov...

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