Major new investigative piece by the New York Times on bribes paid in Mexico to aid Walmart expansion.

It reveals a pattern of payments last decade to clear the way for store development and — worse — knowledge of Walmart officials about what had occurred that it failed to report to authorities or fully investigate on its own.

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Walmart is ready with statement that says allegations are among those under review in a company internal probe.

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