A dirty cloud over Latvia's future

  • 1998-10-01
  • Philip Birzulis
RIGA - A few years ago, one cynic claimed that, "In former Communist countries, conflict of interest is defined as an opportunity not to be missed." In Latvia, there are some worrying signs that corruption may have become an accepted part of life.It is obviously very difficult for journalists or other concerned citizens to find out the whole truth about corrupt activities, since only in very rare cases would someone with full knowledge have a reason for talking frankly.A well-connected person, whom we will call Source A, said that certain conditions in Latvia, such as a lack of clear regul...
 
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