The 34-Year-Old Doctor Shaping Chile’s Pandemic Response
Izkia Siches is part of a new generation of leaders emerging during the coronavirus outbreak.
How the ‘Art of the Deal’ Hurt Latin America’s Corruption Fight
U.S. President Donald Trump’s transactional approach to foreign policy has weakened anti-corruption measures in the region.
A Reason for Hope in Brazil’s Justice System
An effort to expose state-sanctioned torture offers tools for stemming further impunity.
Why Latin America’s Bet on Local Government Is Ambitious – and Risky
To limit opportunities for corruption, a new wave of government decentralization in Latin America must avoid past mistakes.
Odebrecht: LatAm’s Biggest Stories of the 2010s
The “largest foreign bribery case in history” continues to shake the region.
The Rise and Fall of CICIG: LatAm’s Biggest Stories of the 2010s
The groundbreaking anti-corruption agency’s demise showed that impunity won’t die quietly.
The Change Brewing in Mexico’s Courts
How AMLO’s Supreme Court picks and a flurry of legislative reforms could help him implement his agenda.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Used to Terrify Politicians. Not Anymore.
Political support for Lava Jato has faded – along with judges’ incentives to crack down on corruption.
How Latin America Can Punish Corruption Without Killing Companies
The Odebrecht example shows why the region needs to penalize firms more efficiently.
Bolsonaro’s Siege Against Law Enforcement Agencies
The former “Lava Jato candidate” is weakening the fight against corruption – and he is not alone.
In Mexico, a Powerful Union Boss Offers an Anti-Corruption Test
Prosecutors may be turning the screw on Carlos Romero Deschamps. But the long-time Pemex union leader has faced legal battles before.
Should Latin America Abolish Immunity for Elected Officials?
Legal protection has been abused to shield the corrupt, but ending it could be dangerous.
This Brazilian State Seems to Have Turned a Corner on Violence. But Can It Last?
When AQ visited Ceará in 2018, it was among the most violent in the country. A lot has changed.
