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Corruption has a long history in Mexico, where Spanish colonial rule left a legacy of whimsical application of the law. But even by historical standards, corruption today has reached stunning heights. Over the past five months, three runaway governors have been arrested abroad and a total of 11 of 32 state leaders are under investigation or fighting prosecution for extortion, graft and other crimes.
Luis Gomez Romero traces the rise of public malfeasance in Mexico and asks who may have the power to finally root it out.
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Deep-set institutional corruption has led to a generation of misbehaving governors.
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Luis Gómez Romero, University of Wollongong
Three Mexican governors have been arrested in 2017 abroad after fleeing justice, and nearly 90% of the country's citizens see the government as deeply corrupt.
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Politics + Society
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Earl Conteh-Morgan, University of South Florida
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s comments about weapons as part of development for Africa could have the opposite effect if conditions aren’t strict and democratic processes aren't followed.
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Sarah Ansari, Royal Holloway
As the British Empire became an unaffordable burden, planning for India's independence quickly ran into trouble.
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Arts + Culture
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Rebecca Earle, University of Warwick
When Enlightenment thinkers were looking for a way to build a healthy and productive society, they hit upon the tuber.
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Business + Economy
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Anthony Hussenot, Université Paris Dauphine – PSL
Freelancing is hardly the glamorous, coffee-fueled industry shown on TV. In OECD countries, most gig workers are in the service sector.
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Environment + Energy
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Sarah Durant, Zoological Society of London
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