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Joaquin Castro: The existence of an extortion ring within the judiciary constitutes a serious threat to the credibility of the…

On the recordMay 19, 2013
The existence of an extortion ring within the judiciary constitutes a serious threat to the credibility of the administration of justice.
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Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas

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Castro references a UN report highlighting corruption in Bolivia's judiciary.

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