Corruption is unaffordable for Latin America’s resurgent left: Democracy and lives are at stake

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Of the 19 national governments in Latin America, 12 now represent the political left. If these leaders and parties want to enhance their legitimacy, they must integrate transparency, accountability, and integrity into their agendas.

David Aled Williams

Principal Adviser (U4) and Senior Researcher (CMI)

Daniela Cepeda Cuadrado

Senior Programme Adviser (U4)

daniela.cepeda@cmi.no

U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre

Feb 2002 - Dec 2026

U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre

Corruption is unaffordable for Latin America’s resurgent left: Democracy and lives are at stake

David Aled Williams

Daniela Cepeda Cuadrado

U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre

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