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LatinNews Regional Monitor: Brazil & Southern Cone - 28 February 2020
PARAGUAY: Combating ‘dirty money’ in electoral campaigns
Following months of debate, and amid public pressure, Paraguay’s congress has approved a new bill that seeks to stop the financing of political campaigns with ‘dirty money’ - funds obtained from dubious sources. This has been hailed as a major step forwards in the fight against corruption and money laundering and in the strengthening of Paraguay’s democracy. It should also help to improve Paraguay’s international image at a key moment for the country.
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