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In a decisive move, the Bentho Senate voted 60-40 to disqualify former President Joaquin Nieto from holding any public office. This bold decision followed a parallel verdict in the National Assembly, where a resounding 352-40 vote sealed Nieto's fate. The charges against him were no trifles; they included allegations of corruption and embezzlement, particularly in connection with the misappropriation of Bentho's Treasury.

The accusations pointed towards a pattern of abuse, with Nieto allegedly siphoning funds for personal gain. Fancy sports cars, designer clothes, and a shadowy operation involving a government-owned bank were among the schemes attributed to the ex-president. The orchestrated withdrawal of substantial amounts of money from a bank he purportedly owned added another layer to the scandal. The entire operation unfolded over a month, as leaked phone calls revealed Nieto's use of public resources for personal luxuries, followed by a calculated maneuver to pocket millions of aurons.

Despite overwhelming evidence, Nieto's response to the disqualification was a defiant "Lies, upon lies." This retort stands in stark contrast to the mountain of proof presented against him. The Senate and National Assembly votes reflect a resolute stance against corruption, signaling a commitment to upholding the principles of justice and accountability in Bentho's political landscape.

As the political fallout unfolds, the Conservadores, now left without Nieto as their figurehead, face the daunting task of finding a new front-runner to challenge the incumbent President Caballero. The void left by Nieto's disqualification prompts internal discussions within the party, as they strategize and recalibrate to maintain their influence and challenge Caballero's leadership in the upcoming 2025 election

Notably, the decision to disqualify Nieto had some unexpected bipartisan support, with four Senators and 122 Members of the Bentheses National Assembly who are part of Conservadores voting in favor of this decision.

The Senate Voting on the Issue