President Tabaré Vázquez has come under intense public scrutiny over allegations that he may have engaged in nepotism. These allegations may not amount to wrongdoing. But they could prove to be damaging for Vázquez given that they come amid a series of other more serious nepotism and corruption cases affecting other public officials. These cases have been condemned by Vázquez, who has even dismissed some of those implicated. The allegations against Vázquez not only risk making him look like a hypocrite but also tarnish his image and that of the ruling left-wing Frente Amplio (FA) coalition, ahead of general elections next year. End of preview - This article contains approximately 702 words.
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