Latin / Asian CORRUPTION ^* culture It's not difficult to find tons of cases... ^* "Corruption continues to fester, aided by scandals surrounding the COVID-19

Latin / Asian CORRUPTION ^* culture It's not difficult to find tons of cases... ^* "Corruption continues to fester, aided by scandals surrounding the COVID-19 response, and is fueling popular outrage. In Peru, for instance, ministers received preferential treatment for vaccines, and in Argentina, government officials set up “VIP immunization clinics” for family and friends." "Beyond these instances of favoritism and nepotism, the crisis has resulted in the further weakening of judicial independence and the rule of law. In Guatemala, President Alejandro Giammattei has presided over dramatic steps against judicial oversight in recent months, including the sacking of the country’s top anti-corruption prosecutor. These maneuvers—coupled with underperforming economies—have further dented public support for elected officials and trust in government."[1] ^* [1] https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/democracy-in-latin-america-is-under-threat-these-two-summits-are-a-chance-to-fix-it/ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/democr...