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Equatorial Guinea: Trail of Obiang Daughter's Dealings Reaches Portugal

The allegations of misconduct against "Paquita" as director of GEProjectos resulted in the expulsion of two dozen employees from the agency under her direction, all nationals of the country, while numerous foreign staff, especially Cubans, Cameroonians, and Gabonese, remained. Commissions paid to the agency's management for each awarded project and overbilling were also reported.
Many of the projects financed by GEProjectos are considered deficient, despite the poor quality of the materials used not being reflected in the budgeted price. READ MORE