Technical Error? Mexican First Lady's Mansion Labeled 'Museum of Corruption' on Google Maps
In January 2016, the Mexicans discovered that the First Lady’s mansion was labeled on Google Maps as the “Museum of Corruption.” The grand house is owned by Angelica Rivera, President Enrique Peña Nieto’s wife.
According to Latina, the mansion, valued at $7 million, was custom-made for the president and his wife by a prominent contractor who was awarded by the Mexican government with a massive multi-billion contract. Although the first family stays in the house during certain periods of the year, the title remained with the company.
Mexicans are still speculating how the couple could have acquired the luxurious property. When the controversy surfaced, Peña Nieto had an investigation conducted, which involved him, the First Lady and his finance minister, who also purchased a house from the same contractor. The probe, which was led by the government, did not find them guilty of corruption.
Fusion revealed that the mansion is referred to by locals as “La Casa Blanca,” which translates into “The White House.” It was the focus of a conflict-of-interest scandal in 2014. The person who tagged the property is still unknown.
The people of Mexico, and Google, apparently, found the investigation results as dubious which may explain why the mansion was tagged as the “Museum of Corruption” on Google Maps. The label has since been removed, although it served as a short-lived victory for those who continue to believe that there is existing graft and corruption in the current administration.
Social media users shared their excitement after the recent Google Maps discovery.
One user wrote that the “Museum of Corruption” will be shut down due to fraud and illicit enrichment.
TelesurTV wrote that since Peña Nieto started his term, his administration has been plagued by allegations of corruption. The president has been accused of being involved in shady contracts and nepotism scandals. His luxurious lifestyle has also been the subject of criticism. Aside from the mansion, the politician also flaunted a new luxury jet, valued at $430 million, which is said to be the most expensive and advanced aircraft ever made for a head of state.
More than 60 million Mexicans are living in poverty while the first family continues to enjoy several privileges, which will most likely be ultimately borne by taxpayers. Reportedly, corruption has not declined in Mexico since Peña Nieto began his administration. Mexicans continue to complain about the president’s rich lifestyle while the country continues to lack policies to fight corruption and inequality.
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