Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption Archives - Page 5 of 25

Why Latin America’s Bet on Local Government Is Ambitious – and Risky

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To limit opportunities for corruption, a new wave of government decentralization in Latin America must avoid past mistakes.

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The “largest foreign bribery case in history” continues to shake the region.

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An imperfect peace process edges forward, despite road blocks.

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The groundbreaking anti-corruption agency’s demise showed that impunity won’t die quietly.

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How AMLO’s Supreme Court picks and a flurry of legislative reforms could help him implement his agenda.

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Political support for Lava Jato has faded – along with judges’ incentives to crack down on corruption.

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The Odebrecht example shows why the region needs to penalize firms more efficiently.

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The CICIES could be a potent tool, or just a political show.

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The former “Lava Jato candidate” is weakening the fight against corruption – and he is not alone.

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Prosecutors may be turning the screw on Carlos Romero Deschamps. But the long-time Pemex union leader has faced legal battles before.

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Legal protection has been abused to shield the corrupt, but ending it could be dangerous.

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When AQ visited Ceará in 2018, it was among the most violent in the country. A lot has changed.

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Attorney General Emilia Navas speaks with AQ on her efforts to restore faith in the justice system in the wake of Costa Rica’s “cementazo.”

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Laura Alonso has been criticized for politicizing anti-corruption work, but she remains undaunted.