corruption
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The indictment is remarkable in its detail, laying out a web of corruption at the highest levels of the Mexican government.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
The former government insider-turned-critic scored a landslide victory last month, pledging wide-ranging reforms to fight corruption.
From Barron's • May 9, 2026
Two former Chinese defence ministers have been handed suspended death sentences on corruption charges, according to state media.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
In a country where corruption is rife but ostentatious displays of wealth are frowned upon, Zanjani attracted ire among many.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
She watched them clean and gut it and build a cookfire on the far side of the stream, and the smell of cooking meat mingled queerly with the stench of corruption.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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