Lava Jato’s Biggest Failure
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Despite popular support for anti-corruption efforts, Brazil hasn’t sufficiently attacked the underlying causes of graft. Why?
Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption
Colombia’s Inspector General: “Corruption Is the New Cartel”
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Fernando Carrillo discusses how to improve international cooperation in the fight against corruption in this interview with AQ.
To Defeat Maduro’s Regime, Treat It Like a Crime Syndicate
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Traditional mafia-busting tactics could help solve the crisis in Venezuela.
The Changing Face of Anti-Corruption Protests in Latin America
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From chanting against everything mainstream to focusing on specific players, citizen protests can change the face of politics in the region – again.
All Eyes on Guatemala as Crisis Brews Ahead of Elections
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President Jimmy Morales’ maneuvering against Guatemala’s institutions could give the U.S. a chance to recalibrate its policy.
Is Kicking Out CICIG Bad for Business in Guatemala?
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Expelling the commission could shake investor confidence, critics warn.
Guatemala Is on the Brink. Washington Should Take a Stand.
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Washington is giving President Morales a pass on his efforts to evade justice, writes the first Guatemalan elected to the U.S. Congress.
As Her 2016 Rivals Face Investigations, Verónika Mendoza Sees a New Era for Peru
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The former presidential candidate spoke to AQ about Peru’s “historic opportunity” to fight corruption.
Podcast: José Ugaz on Peru’s Anti-Corruption Wave and the Fate of Fujimorismo
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On this episode of “Deep South,” prominent Peruvian jurist José Ugaz discusses President Martín Vizcarra’s anti-corruption push and whether it will succeed.
In Peru, an Accidental President Moves Against Corruption
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President Martín Vizcarra’s decisive push for an anti-corruption referendum has taken many by surprise.
Is Guatemalan Democracy Under Attack?
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The president’s move against a corruption fighter risks throwing the country into a constitutional crisis.
Here’s How to Exit Latin America’s Maze of Corruption
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It’s not just the big scandals that matter. Many governments are already attacking red tape to try to clean things up.
ENOUGH! Latin America’s Murder Epidemic Needs Urgent, Democratic Solutions
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The region accounts for 8 percent of the world’s population, but a third of its homicides. A new issue of AQ showcases inspiring people working to change that.
An Argentine Lava Jato? Don’t Hold Your Breath.
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There are reasons to believe that Argentina’s “notebooks scandal” will not be as far-reaching as its Brazilian counterpart.
EVENT: How to Reduce Homicide in Mexico – Lessons from around Latin America
After a record 29,000 murders in 2017, President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador has a historic opportunity to reduce violence in Mexico when he takes office in December. How best to do it? Experiences elsewhere in Latin America show progress is possible, and that the private sector and civil society must also play a role. Join Americas … Read more
