This revolution is being televised: in media-crazy Peru, it's no surprise that the government would be topped by a wall-to-wall outpouring of raunchy and scandalous videos

Article Abstract:

Peru's government is embroiled in an investigation of political corruption at the highest levels of government. Videos of the alleged crimes are aired regularly on television stations, even though the stations were under the influence of the government under former Pres Fujimori.

Peru, Scandals, Video recordings

---

Buddy for life: Buddy Cianci used to be the mayor of Providence until a scandal forced him from office and nearly into jail. Then he became mayor again. Which brings us to the latest development

Article Abstract:

Buddy Cianci, the mayor of Providence, RI, is under investigation for political corruption for allegedly taking bribes. Other members of his administration have been convicted. Cianci was convicted of assault and forced to resign as mayor in 1983, but reelected in 1990.

Rhode Island, Behavior, Mayors, Providence, Rhode Island, Cianci, Buddy

---

24 candidates in search of a city: Los Angeles chooses a mayor, and a future

Article Abstract:

The 1992 riots following the Rodney King case verdict had an enormous political impact on Los Angeles. Results of the 1993 mayoral election will decide the city's future direction. Frontrunners in the list of 24 candidates are discussed.

Political activity, Los Angeles, California, Riordan, Richard, Los Angeles, California, Riots, 1992, Rodney King Verdict Aftermath, 1992, Woo, Michael, Vaughan, Anthony

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Outsourcing the public good: For-profit companies are taking over the government's human service jobs. Looking forward in hope: a 27-year-old activist explains why he's in it for the long haul
• Abstracts: Strip mind: in his imaginary world, all emotions could be expressed in four panels. Children of the cul-de-sac
• Abstracts: Good news about racial progress: the remaining divisions in American society should not blind us to a half-century of dramatic changes
• Abstracts: Sacred battles: questions for Martin E. Marty. What secrets tell; in the age of transparency, the allure of the hidden remains stronger than ever
• Abstracts: The dog that owned Adamant. Anything for my dog. Bud

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.