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Compounding the complexities of government corruption is the seeming alignment of media narratives, heavily influenced—directly and indirectly—by funding from government contracts. It is suggested that when financial resources control media narratives, alternate viewpoints and criticisms are systematically silenced, effectively portraying advocates of institutional adjustments as extremists or conspirators. This narrative curation contributes to the broader cultural conversation around aid, governance, and responsibility.