Tunisia's ruling family is described as "The Family"
The country's ruling family is described as "The Family" -- a mafia-esque elite who have their hands in every cookie jar in the entire economy.
A June 2008 cable mentions "persistent rumors of corruption. With those at the top believed to be the worst offenders, and likely to remain in power, there are no checks in the system."
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Tunisia's ruling family is described as "The Family"
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