Combatting corruption in the Northern Triangle: Prioritizing a whole-of-society approach
By
María Fernanda Bozmoski, Carlos Hernández, Roberto Rubio and Domingo Sadurní
Public corruption and weak rule of law are arguably the most persistent and long-standing challenges for strengthening democratic institutions and sustaining inclusive economic development in the Northern Triangle. Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador have grappled with widespread corruption that has fueled mistrust in political and wealthy elites, eroded democratic norms, exacerbated poverty, widened social inequality, and contributed to the conditions that force migrants to leave their homes.
