corruption
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A potent mix of power, money, corruption and ideology means it has every reason to defend the system.
From BBC
Analysts attribute Chakwera’s loss to his failure to do either during five years in office, a period marked by rampant corruption and sagging growth.
International sanctions over Iran's nuclear programme have had a severe impact on the country's economy, which has also been weakened by government mismanagement and corruption.
From BBC
Morena, as the ruling party is known, has rejected corruption allegations.
Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli went on trial on Monday for money laundering in a sprawling corruption case that has drawn in several South American leaders.
From Barron's
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