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Argentina
La Nacion (ES)
National & Local
What position does Argentina occupy in a global ranking of underground economies
Argentina ranks second in the world for the amount of cash held outside the financial system, highlighting the significant issue of 'under-the-mattress' savings.
Mar 10 • 13:48 UTC
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Poland
Rzeczpospolita
World
The Secret 'State Within a State'. How Ayatollah Khamenei Rules Iran from a Underground Bunker
The article explores the hidden power structure in Iran under Ayatollah Khamenei's leadership, focusing on the role of the Supreme Leader's Office, known as Bayt, in controlling the military, nuclear program, and economy.
Feb 26 • 09:12 UTC
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Ecuador
El Universo (ES)
National & Local
$20 for oil and $5 for a pill: this is how the criminal economy would operate in Ecuador's prisons, according to a study
A recent report reveals how criminal gangs control an underground economy inside Ecuadorian prisons, setting prices for basic goods and services.
Feb 9 • 13:13 UTC