Argentina: Emergency contracts for Pope's visit raise corruption concerns

Argentina's government awarded over $20 million in emergency contracts for the Pope's visit, bypassing standard procedures. The contracts went to firms linked to political figures, including Martín Menem and Karina Milei's entourage, raising corruption concerns. The use of emergency procurement and subcontracting to a security firm formerly owned by a Chamber of Deputies speaker adds to the controversy.

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