Anti-corruption efforts slowly gain steam in Latin America
A majority of executives in Latin America may think their country’s anti-corruption laws are ineffective, but a recent survey by law firm Miller & Chevalier and 13 partner firms based in the region offers evidence of region-wide improvements in corporate compliance measures. Joe Mont has more study details.
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