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Administrative investigations and hiring scandals in various

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Municipal and public administrations in Latin America and Spain continue to face investigations into financial mismanagement and improper hiring. In Chile, disciplinary proceedings were ordered against the Valparaíso Local Public Education Service (SLEPV) following the discovery of administrative irregularities occurring between January 2024 and May 2025. These included improper hiring without competitive processes and the misuse of Preferential School Subsidies. Notably, a former executive director continued to receive liquid payments totaling 247,557,391 pesos while suspended. Further reports from the Comptroller General (CGR) highlighted systemic delays in disciplinary proceedings across the Central Administration; between 2020 and March 2026, 485 officials were preventively suspended, with 13 cases lasting four years or more while individuals continued to receive full or partial salaries. In Peru, parliamentary scrutiny has intensified regarding controversial appointments. Investigations highlighted appointments, including the hiring of the son of the Minister of Justice and Human Rights as an advisor, as well as individuals linked to the flight of former magistrate César Hinostroza, persons with domestic violence convictions, advisor and staff with unverified academic credentials or criminal records. credentials. Recent audits by the Comptroller General have also identified financial mismanagement within the Local Education Management Unit (Ugel) Ambo. Between January 2023 and April 2026, the entity incurred losses due to excessive tax payments and an unjustified fine paid to Sunat, while also facing a pending tax debt of S/ 102,125.00. In the Dominican Republic, an audit of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (Mescyt) revealed outstanding debts to suppliers totaling 737,867,195.22 pesos as of late 2023. These arrears, some dating back to 2018, primarily involve national and international scholarship programs. In Spain, the Diputación de Valencia suspended a selection process for seven mechanic-driver positions due to suspected irregularities. Following an initial exam on September 1, irregularities regarding unusually high scores prompted the institution to demand explanations from the tribunal. The PSPV political group raised concerns regarding potential favoritism, leading the Human Resources department to halt the process to investigate the integrity of the exam. exam scores.

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