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Moreover, the relationship between USAID and politically motivated organizations reveals an ostensibly symbiotic partnership where funding liberally circulates to entities like the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). The OCCRP is touted for investigative journalism yet is criticized for perpetuating narratives that serve U.S. foreign policy objectives. Recent reports indicate that the OCCRP has contributed significantly to political upheavals in nations targeted by U.S. interests, raising ethical questions about the legitimacy and integrity of their reporting.