Daily Corruption News: 24 April 2013

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Posted 24 April 2013

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Mexico: High-profile corruption cases fall apart in Mexico
Associated Press

In just one week, some of Mexico's most high-profile corruption cases have unraveled on thin or made-up evidence, reinforcing long-held notions that the Attorney General's Office is more focused on political vendettas or favors than justice.



More news

Global: Corrupt Angola debt deal exposes EU tax havens
Euractiv

Global: Saipem 'could lose 500 mln euros' in Algerian probe
Reuters

Global: ENRC chairman quits amid internal inquiry into corruption allegations
The Guardian

Afghanistan: Quash corruption to rebuild Afghanistan – USAID regional chief
TrustLaw

Cyprus: Corruption in Cyprus growing says poll
Cyprus Mail (TI mention)

Egypt: Former Egypt finance minister Boutros-Ghali gets life sentence
Reuters

US: S.E.C. gets plea: Force companies to disclose donations
The New York Times



Blogs and opinion

Global: The latest casualties of corruption
TrustLaw (TI mention)

US: It's time to get serious about curbing political corruption
Forbes



News from Transparency International

Web feature: Anti-corruption reporting: the first line of defence for companies
On the blog: The Green Climate Fund – bringing the world of ideas to the board room





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