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Worldwide Corruption articles on Democracy Chronicles
Worldwide corruption is a major obstacle to democracy and the rule of law. In a democratic system, offices and institutions lose their legitimacy when they’re misused for private advantage. This is harmful in established democracies, but even more so in newly emerging ones. It is extremely challenging to develop accountable political leadership in a corrupt climate. Also see our section on World Democracy and our articles on Corruption in America.
India Protesters Demand Accountability For Corruption
Anger as Government Seems Helpless in Multiple Crisis and India Protesters Demand Accountability
Brazil Senator Punished For Vast System of Corruption
Economy of Brazil Senator Punished in Slowdown as Political Corruption Highlighted
Government Slammed on India Billion Dollar Coal Debacle
Huge Sum Lost in Closed India Billion Dollar Coal Debacle at Auctions as Support Government Weaken
Anti-Corruption India Yoga Guru Ends Hunger Strike
Government Under New Pressure in World’s Largest Democracy as India Yoga Guru Ends Hunger Strike
India Guru Ramdev Arrested at Corruption Protest
Corruption Fighter and India Guru Ramdev Arrested But Continues Campaign Against Political Foes
India Guru Anti-Corruption Rally Draws Thousands
India Guru Anti-Corruption Rally by Ramdev Finds Huge Support For Corruption Fighting Campaign
India’s Hazare Ends Hunger Strike Against Corruption
India’s Hazare Ends Hunger Strike Unable to Gain Widespread Support in World’s Largest Democracy
India’s Fasting Corruption Fighter Rallies Supporters
Theft Hurting Economy of World’s Largest Democracy Warns India’s Fasting Corruption Fighter Hazare
South Korean President Apologizes for Brother’s Corruption
Lee Myung-Bak apologizes after his brother and aides are arrested for corruption.