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Judi Lynn

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Mon Jul 18, 2016, 06:08 PM Jul 2016

Mexico president apologises for scandal, vows to fight graft with new law

Source: Reuters

Mexico president apologises for scandal, vows to fight graft with new law
World | Mon Jul 18, 2016 9:53pm BST
MEXICO CITY | By Dave Graham


Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto apologised on Monday for a damaging conflict-of-interest row in 2014 surrounding his wife's purchase of a luxury home from a government contractor.

Pena Nieto made what was an unusually frank apology for a Mexican leader over the scandal as he signed into law a new anti-corruption system that the government hopes will boost its credibility in the run-up to 2018 presidential elections.

Addressing political leaders at the unveiling of the new anti-graft rules that increase oversight of politicians, Pena Nieto admitted the scandal had damaged the Mexican people's faith in the presidency and the government.

"For this reason, with all humility I ask your forgiveness," he said. "I reiterate my sincere and profound apology for the offense and indignation I have caused you."

Read more: http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-mexico-president-idUKKCN0ZY2JG?rpc=401



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Angelica Rivera's house, the "White Mansion"
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Mexico president apologises for scandal, vows to fight graft with new law (Original Post) Judi Lynn Jul 2016 OP
Is he going to return the house?? Angry Dragon Jul 2016 #1
Whoops, I just looked up an article from last year posted here: they returned it. Judi Lynn Jul 2016 #2
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