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.
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Latin America’s Biggest Corruption Cases: A Retrospective
From Mexico to Argentina, iconic scandals have reshaped politics. AQ examines their origins – and fallout.
Target Corruption’s Roots, Not Just Its Leaves
Structural political reforms are the way forward for Latin America.
The Next Frontier in Latin America’s Anti-Corruption Drive
This article is adapted from AQ’s latest issue on Latin America’s anti-corruption movement. It is hard to overstate the importance of international collaboration for investigating corruption in Latin America. Simply put, operations like Brazil’s Lava Jato would probably not have existed without the information and technical assistance provided by the U.S. or Switzerland—in particular, the sharing … Read more
How to Stop Corruption – and Save Democracy – in Latin America
Corruption erodes democracy. Strengthening institutions is the only sure way to stop it.
A Convicted Criminal’s Guide to Curbing Corruption in Brazil
The leader of an illegal money-moving scheme tells all in an exclusive interview with AQ.
AQ Top 5 Anti-Corruption Figures: Nayeli Roldán
The Mexican journalist’s investigations helped shine a light on corruption at the top echelons of politics.
Compliance Is Taking Off in Latin America. Is It Effective?
The industry is growing by leaps and bounds, but a real impact is hard to measure.
How a Journalist Helped Spark an Anti-Corruption Wave in Panama
Lee en Español Running for office was never in Gabriel Silva’s plans. The 30-year-old lawyer, who on July 1 will begin his first term as a member of Panama’s Congress, was moved to enter politics out of desperation. “Seeing the same corrupt politicians who have been there since I was born seeking re-election made me … Read more
Wanted in Miami: A Vision for the Americas
How will Democratic candidates fix the damage caused by President Trump?
Lava Jato’s Biggest Failure
Despite popular support for anti-corruption efforts, Brazil hasn’t sufficiently attacked the underlying causes of graft. Why?
Colombia’s Inspector General: “Corruption Is the New Cartel”
Fernando Carrillo discusses how to improve international cooperation in the fight against corruption in this interview with AQ.
Are Mexicans Imagining Their Corruption Problem?
To hear some political elites tell it, Mexicans shouldn’t worry too much about corruption. Despite polls showing that citizens’ perception of corruption is higher than ever, President Enrique Peña Nieto and members of his government have recently suggested that the use of social networks has simply made long-existing crookedness more visible. Rather than fully accepting … Read more
Why CFK’s Arrest Warrant Is Nothing to Celebrate
A questionable court ruling could bolster suspicions about politicized courts in Argentina.
The Next Step in Mexico’s Corruption Fight
Mexicans are fed up with graft, though their elected leaders have been slow to respond. Now, thanks to an increasingly vocal civil society, there are signs that impunity might no longer be certain, and that corrupt officials can expect political consequences for their misdeeds. “Mexico has awakened to notice that many of the dysfunctionalities of … Read more
