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Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves and Culture Minister Jorge Rodriguez are facing charges for alleged kickbacks using funds from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI). A former presidential adviser, Federico Cruz, and the head of a communications firm contracted by the Costa Rican government are also under investigation. The officials are accused of using CABEI funds to buy a house and holding meetings at the presidential palace to arrange the deal.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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