Jared Kushner’s Albanian Resort Faces a Corruption Probe and Mass Protests
Jared Kushner's multibillion-dollar resort project in Albania is under investigation for corruption amid mass protests. The project, which includes 10,000 hotel rooms, has faced criticism for its environmental impact and the manner in which it obtained development rights. Despite the controversy, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has expressed his commitment to the project's continuation.
- ▪The Albanian government changed laws to allow development in a previously protected national park.
- ▪Albania's Special Structure Against Corruption is investigating the project for potential corruption.
- ▪41 environmental organizations have called for the suspension of the project due to risks to biodiversity.
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