Chile

This month, the presidents of two South American countries proposed new ways to uncover and punish corrupt officials.

“In part President Bachelet has been a victim of high expectations, having left office with a really high approval rating and a strong economy,” points out COA’s Eric Farnsworth.

Creating a ministerial-level working group, sharing best practices, and harmonizing regulations are among recommendations to gain energy-sector competitiveness.

How can Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru work together to maximize their energy potential?

The region's tough-on-crime policies have failed. It's time for serious penal and judicial reforms that address rehabilitation as well as punishment.