MEXICO: Wal-Mart investigates corruption claims
By Petah Marian | 23 April 2012
Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores has admitted it is investigating reports it engaged in systematic bribery to clear the way for store openings in Mexico during the early 2000s.
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Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores has admitted it is investigating reports it engaged in systematic bribery to clear the way for store openings in Mexico during the early 2000s.
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