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Significance
Another senator, Ciro Ramirez, was arrested in connection with the scandal on December 15; Congress is likely to declare his seat vacant when it reconvenes after February 16. The scandal compounds concerns about public-sector corruption in Colombia and could alter the balance of power in parliament.
Impacts
Colombian political parties have a poor record of disciplining members accused of corruption and may let them stay on.
Government measures are unlikely to reduce integrity risks for businesses in the medium term.
New corruption charges against his son will prolong negative media attention for the president and speculation about his involvement.
Keywords:
Colombia,
LA/C,
politics,
social,
crime,
government,
legislation,
opposition,
party,
corruption,
judicial,
policy
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