Investigacion AP: Costos elevados y sospechas de corrupcion empanan el Mundial de Brasil

Investigacion AP: Costos elevados y sospechas de corrupcion empanan el Mundial de Brasil

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The video discusses the significant cost overruns in the construction of the Brasilia World Cup stadium, which nearly tripled to $900 million due to inflated invoices. Government auditors found $275 million in suspected overbilling. The overall cost of the 12 stadiums rose to $4.2 billion, far exceeding FIFA's 2007 estimate. The Associated Press analysis reveals a sharp increase in campaign contributions from companies winning World Cup contracts, with one major builder increasing donations 500-fold. These ties between construction firms and politicians fuel public suspicion of corruption, with at least a dozen federal investigations underway.

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¿Qué relación se menciona entre las compañías de construcción y los políticos?

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¿Cuántas investigaciones federales hay sobre los gastos vinculados con el Mundial?

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