Scandal | Myrna Castillo

Before the scandal broke, Myrna Castillo was a formidable force in local politics. Serving as a long-time mayor (or high-ranking provincial administrator—sources vary by jurisdiction) in a developing nation, Castillo built her reputation on a platform of "community development" and "efficient public works." She was the matriarch of a powerful political clan, controlling everything from the local treasury to the police commission.