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One confrontation involved Ignacio Torres, a center-right provincial governor who, like other governors, wields influence in Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

However, Hun Sen still wields immense power in Cambodia and is acting head of state while King Norodom Sihamoni receives medical treatment abroad.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

It’s the latest agreement that wields the power of tariff relief from the government to seal concessions from private industry.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Roman takes charge to fix things, but the more power he wields, the darker his life becomes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

While one hand holds on to a few sturdy leaves, the other wields the cleaver, separating the fruit from the tree.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung