Grazia Maria Starace, Puglia’s regional councilor for Tourism, has resigned from her position. The resignation follows an investigation into alleged bribery, specifically accusations of concussione – soliciting or accepting bribes in exchange for official acts. Starace handed her delegated powers back to the regional president, Antonio Decaro. Details of the investigation remain limited, but it centers on potential corruption related to her role overseeing tourism initiatives. No formal charges have been filed at this time, and the investigation is ongoing. The resignation is a significant development for the Puglia regional government, potentially impacting tourism policy and future projects. Decaro’s office has yet to announce a replacement for Starace.