In this special report, AQ looks at how lawmen outside the national media spotlight struggle with threats, sabotage - and, often, failure.
Americas Quarterly
The Lonely Prosecutor Who Tried to Build a "Lava Jato" in the Amazon
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Roberto Simon
Fighting Corruption: What Works/What Doesn't
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Brendan O'Boyle, Emilie Sweigart, Benjamin Russell
Which tools have proven most effective in preventing corruption? A closer look at best practices.
Latin America's Biggest Corruption Cases: A Retrospective
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Ben Miller, Fernanda Uriegas
From Mexico to Argentina, iconic scandals have reshaped politics. AQ examines their origins - and fallout.
Panorama: The Future of Independent Politics in Mexico
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Brendan O'Boyle
An interview with 29-year-old former legislator Pedro Kumamoto as he gets set to found a new political party in Mexico.
Film Review: Too Late to Die Young
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Ben Miller
A rustic commune outside Santiago serves as the backdrop for this Chilean coming-of-age story.
Target Corruption's Roots, Not Just Its Leaves
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Daniela da Silva, Pedro Abramovay
Structural political reforms are the way forward for Latin America.
The Next Frontier in Latin America's Anti-Corruption Drive
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Roberto Simon, Emilie Sweigart
This edition of the Anti-Corruption Working Group's survey of public policy looks at evolving forms of international collaboration in Latin America.