Corruption and the Lava Jato Scandal in Latin America

Corruption and the Lava Jato Scandal in Latin America is a comprehensive volume that explores the largest corruption scandal in Latin America, shedding light on collusion between construction companies and state officials. It examines the role of the media and offers insights into the overlap between corruption and the planning of the Rio Olympics. The book is written by leading scholars and practitioners and is a valuable resource for advanced students and researchers in various fields.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Corruption and the Lava Jato Scandal in Latin America is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the largest corruption scandal in the region's history, known as Operation Car Wash. Since its inception in 2014, this scandal has unraveled in surprising ways, exposing collusion between construction companies and state officials in Brazil and 11 other countries. The corruption uncovered has amounted to hundreds of millions of dollars in bribes and billions of dollars in stolen state funds.

This volume brings together key international and interdisciplinary perspectives to shed new light on the scandal. It examines the main construction company at the center of the scandal, highlighting its apparent intention to seek business in corrupt markets. It also evaluates the ambiguous role played by the media, which often relied uncritically on classified information released by the authorities.

The volume further contributes to our understanding of the scandal with studies on various relevant topics, including the overlap between corruption and the planning of the Rio Olympics, Mexico and Peru's contrasting responses to Lava Jato, the policy reforms needed to prevent similar scandals in the future, and the roadmap for the scandal's resolution.

Across 15 chapters written by leading and emerging scholars and practitioners, this book offers a balanced and unbiased perspective, including interviews with key stakeholders on both sides of the case. As one of the first book-length studies on Lava Jato in the English language, this groundbreaking volume is a valuable resource for advanced students and researchers in fields such as Corruption Studies, Public Ethics, Political Science, and Latin American Studies, as well as for practitioners working towards greater government accountability.

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367503758