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Guatemala leader Jimmy Morales dismisses expenses furore
23 January 2018
Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales has shrugged off criticism levelled against him for claiming $40,000 (£29,000) in expenses in 2017.
Mr Morales, who was a comedian before becoming president in 2016, claimed for luxury goods such as a pair of designer sunglasses and whisky.
Guatemala has one of the highest inequality rates in Latin America.
At $20,000 per month, Mr Morales receives one of the highest salaries of any president in the region.
More:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-42789249
