Do Latin America’s Top Prosecutors Have Too Much Power?
Recent cases illustrate how some top prosecutors throughout the region may be misusing their considerable powers.
Paraguay’s New President Wants Change at Home and Abroad
Before his inauguration, Santiago Peña already advanced an ambitious legislative agenda—but international issues and ties to his mentor Horacio Cartes could prove challenging.
A Tough Year for Anti-Corruption
This year’s CCC Index highlights a more difficult environment for efforts to combat graft.
In Paraguay, Politicians Await the U.S.’s Next Move
After Treasury Department sanctions against high-ranking politicians for alleged “significant corruption,” what could be next?
Anti-Corruption in Latin America: Still Alive, Despite Setbacks
An index shows fighting graft remains a key priority for many governments, despite setbacks in places like Mexico and Brazil.
Mexico’s Farcical Referendum
The upcoming “popular consultation” is designed to fail. AMLO knows it.
Surprise: El Salvador’s Anti-Corruption Commission Is Alive. But Can It Succeed?
Bukele is strengthening his grip on the country amid renewed political violence.
WEBCAST: An Opportunity for Anti-Corruption Reform After COVID-19?
AS/COA’s Anti-Corruption Working Group hosts an expert discussion on how to pass meaningful reforms amid a wave of pandemic-related scandals.
What Went Right (and Wrong) in Latin America’s Anti-Corruption Fight
Three case studies analyze very different efforts to combat corruption. Their lessons are key for progress today.
WEBCAST: Anti-Corruption in Peru: A View from the CCC Index
AS/COA’s Anti-Corruption Working Group and Control Risks host a discussion on the state of anti-corruption in Peru.
WEBCAST: Anti-Corruption in Brazil: A View from the CCC Index
AS/COA’s Anti-Corruption Working Group and Control Risks host a discussion on the state of anti-corruption in Brazil.
WEBCAST: Anti-Corruption in Mexico: A View from the CCC Index
AS/COA’s Anti-Corruption Working Group and Control Risks host a discussion on the state of anti-corruption in Mexico.
WEBCAST: The 2020 Capacity to Combat Corruption Index Launch
AS/COA’s Anti-Corruption Working Group and Control Risks host a discussion on the state of anti-corruption in Latin America.
For Argentina’s Polarizing Anti-Corruption Chief, Reform Is “Life or Death”
Laura Alonso has been criticized for politicizing anti-corruption work, but she remains undaunted.
AQ Top 5 Anti-Corruption Figures: Diana Salazar
A history-making prosecutor is shaking up Quito with bold investigations into the powerful.
