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/Sounds like "poh" (as in "port") + "lee" (as in "lead") + "tee" (as in "tea") + "keh" (as in "kept") + "REE" (as in "reed") + "ah" (as in "art")/

Meaning

In Colombia, dirty, petty politics driven by personal gain - handing out favors and empty promises to build influence. Politiquería is the shadiest side of local politics.

Examples

That is not public service, it is pure politiquería.

Politiquería eats up the town's resources.

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Regional synonyms

A loud scandal, uproar, or chaotic scene with lots of shouting in Mexico. A "borlote" breaks out when a situation turns noisy and out of control, whether it is a fight, a rowdy party, or a neighborhood dispute.