Daily Corruption News 20 December 2012

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Posted 20 December 2012

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Brazil: A healthier menu
The Economist

As the historic trial of those guilty of a legislative votes-for-cash scheme draws to a close, Brazilians digest the verdict.



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Global: FIFA executive wants shorter office terms for leading football officials to help restore trust
Associated Press (TI mention)

Global: Bangladeshi government accuses SNC exec of bribery-report
Reuters

Australia: Arrests in Australia airport customs drug probe
BBC

Canada: Quebec’s anti-corruption fight sparks interest in other provinces
The Toronto Star

Georgia: Georgia detains three former state officials for bribery
Reuters



Blogs and opinion

Russia: Putin under fire from international rights groups
International Herald Tribune Blog (TI mention)



News from Transparency International

On the blog: Back to the future: the big and bad e-government 1.0 attention void
Press release: International NGOs call for end to Russian crack-down on civil society





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