internal affairs

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In a statement to Barron’s, the Brazilian government said the investigation was “an attempt to interfere” in the country’s internal affairs and that the action is not justified.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

But as Exxon replies, a “substantial portion of the S&P 500 including the majority of Delaware incorporated issuers, maintain exclusive-forum provisions designating a single court for internal affairs litigation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

At least five others from the unit were assigned to home pending the completion of an internal affairs probe, officials said at the time.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

China's foreign ministry spokesperson shrugged off criticism, saying "the relevant judicial cases are purely internal affairs" of Hong Kong.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Preferring the less glorious and supposedly less influential position of cihuacoatl, head of internal affairs, he ruled from behind the scenes, dominating the Alliance for more than fifty years and utterly reengineering Mexica society.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann