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USAID's $800M Contract Terminated Amid Bribery Scandal

6/17/2025

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President Biden's USAID awarded an $800 million contract to Vistant, even after its founder admitted to bribery. This contract was intended to tackle irregular migration from Central America, but investigations uncovered persistent corruption. Ultimately, the contract was terminated, raising serious questions about the integrity of USAID and its oversight processes.

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President Biden's USAID awarded an $800 million contract to Vistant, even after its founder admitted to bribery. This contract was intended to tackle irregular migration from Central America, but investigations uncovered persistent corruption. Ultimately, the contract was terminated, raising serious questions about the integrity of USAID and its oversight processes.