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In Honduras corruption has deep historical roots and is, thus, entrenched in society. It is no longer characterized by the iniquitous doings of individual perpetrators. Throughout the years, operating system of kleptocratic networks emerged, dominating the country’s political, social, and economic spheres. These networks have assumed cross-sectoral and transnational forms. Corruption today is committed not only for individual gain but at a scale that resembles a bureaucracy, benefitting a large swathe of members.<ref> Chayes, Sarah. (2017) When Corruption is the Operating System: The Case of Honduras. Carnegie Endowment International for Peace. https://carnegie-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/files/Brief-Chayes_Honduras.pdf.</ref> |
In Honduras corruption has deep historical roots and is, thus, entrenched in society. It is no longer characterized by the iniquitous doings of individual perpetrators. Throughout the years, operating system of kleptocratic networks emerged, dominating the country’s political, social, and economic spheres. These networks have assumed cross-sectoral and transnational forms. Corruption today is committed not only for individual gain but at a scale that resembles a bureaucracy, benefitting a large swathe of members.<ref> Chayes, Sarah. (2017) When Corruption is the Operating System: The Case of Honduras. Carnegie Endowment International for Peace. https://carnegie-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/files/Brief-Chayes_Honduras.pdf.</ref> |
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One of the most serious types of corruption in Honduras involves the misappropriation of funds meant for the delivery of essential public services. Public funds lost to corruption in 2018 amounted to more than $2 billion, constituting 12.5% of the Honduran GDP.<ref name=borgen/> |
One of the most serious types of corruption in Honduras involves the misappropriation of funds meant for the delivery of essential public services. Public funds lost to corruption in 2018 amounted to more than $2 billion, constituting 12.5% of the Honduran GDP.<ref name=borgen/> Examples of notable cases include the $300-million embezzlement case in the public health care system. The National Anti-Corruption Council found that from 2014 to 2016, a civil society organization diverted $300 million from the public health system to private businesses. The fund was then used to finance political campaigns such as Hernandez’ 2013 presidential campaign.<ref name=congr> Congressional Research Service. Corruption in Honduras: End of the Mission to Support the Fight Against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras. Congressional Research Service. https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN11211.</ref> |
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Corruption in Honduras is a serious problem, affecting various aspects of governance and the Honduran society. Out of the 180 nations listed in the Transparency International’s 2023 corruption Index, it ranked 154th making it one of the lowest performing countries in the Latin American region. It only ranked better than Nicaragua, Haiti, and Venezuela.[1] Corruption is one of the factors, along with drug-related crimes and poverty, that reinforce and perpetuate the fragility of the rule of law in the country.[2]
Background
In Honduras corruption has deep historical roots and is, thus, entrenched in society. It is no longer characterized by the iniquitous doings of individual perpetrators. Throughout the years, operating system of kleptocratic networks emerged, dominating the country’s political, social, and economic spheres. These networks have assumed cross-sectoral and transnational forms. Corruption today is committed not only for individual gain but at a scale that resembles a bureaucracy, benefitting a large swathe of members.[3]
One of the most serious types of corruption in Honduras involves the misappropriation of funds meant for the delivery of essential public services. Public funds lost to corruption in 2018 amounted to more than $2 billion, constituting 12.5% of the Honduran GDP.[2] Examples of notable cases include the $300-million embezzlement case in the public health care system. The National Anti-Corruption Council found that from 2014 to 2016, a civil society organization diverted $300 million from the public health system to private businesses. The fund was then used to finance political campaigns such as Hernandez’ 2013 presidential campaign.[4]
References
- ^ Honduras: Strong action needed on corruption. Human Rights Watch. https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/06/09/honduras-strong-action-needed-corruption
- ^ a b The Borgen Project. Fragility of the rule of law in Honduras. The Borgen Project
- ^ Chayes, Sarah. (2017) When Corruption is the Operating System: The Case of Honduras. Carnegie Endowment International for Peace. https://carnegie-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/files/Brief-Chayes_Honduras.pdf.
- ^ Congressional Research Service. Corruption in Honduras: End of the Mission to Support the Fight Against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras. Congressional Research Service. https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN11211.
