Uruguay faces increased corruption, transnational crime

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In Latin America, the country of Uruguay stands out for its strong political institutions and low levels of corruption. But recent criminal problems seem to be catching up to Uruguay. The latest one involves a scheme that helped Russians get forged Uruguayan passports. The World’s Tibisay Zea has more.

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