by Andrew M. Levine, Kara Brockmeyer, and Marisa R. Taney

In recent years, anti-corruption enforcement has become increasingly globalized.  New anti-corruption laws have proliferated, along with deepening commitments to enforcing such laws.  Sometimes, like in Brazil, active enforcement has followed promptly after the adoption of new laws.  Other times, as in the case of Mexico, the journey from enactment to enforcement has proven more challenging. 

Amidst much fanfare, Mexico adopted its new National Anti-Corruption System in mid-2016.  Many hoped Mexico would seize the opportunity and shortly thereafter pursue significant anti-corruption enforcement.  But key posts within the anti-corruption system remained unfilled, and no significant enforcement ensued. Continue reading →