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The of Iceland quit on Tuesday because of a financial . Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson quit because of documents leaked from a Panama firm. There are over 11.5 million leaked e-mails and . They contain information about how thousands of the world's and most powerful people avoid paying tax. The documents name over 215,000 companies and 14,153 of the Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca, including many and past world leaders. Iceland's leader is the to resign because of the scandal.

Many governments and are now trying to keep the scandal from hitting . British leader David Cameron's father was of the law firm's clients. Sports figures in the leaks include the new FIFA president, who is that people are questioning his . Mossack Fonseca could also be in . Journalists say it worked with 33 people or companies that were the of international sanctions, including a of Syria's president, and companies in North Korea. A expert said there is up to $32 trillion in financial wealth around the world.

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