WalMart allegedly paid $52,000 in bribes to change a key zoning vote in Mexico, allowing them to build a large "Pyramid" shaped store despite local protests. A strike leader opposing the WalMart construction was subsequently jailed and later died during a hunger strike.

1. NY Times Story: “WalMart Bribery in Mexico”

2. Bribing into Mexico Treasured Spots

3. $52K bribes changes key zoning vote

4. Zoning map change allows “Pyramid” WalMart

5. Despite Protests, WalMart Builds

6. Strike Leader Jailed – Dies from Hunger Strike