Fighting Grand Corruption

<p>Grand corruption-systemic large-scale and top-down misappropriation of public resources for private gain-remains a pervasive problem around the world. It affects the ability of governments to educate feed and care for their people. It undermines human rights perpetuates impunity and erodes trust in government and the judiciary. It strengthens disgruntlement authoritarianism and insurgency. Corruption however is not a static force. In this work Naomi Roht-Arriaza explores how corruption has changed and how new anti-corruption thinking especially in Latin America centers human rights victims' access to justice and reparations. Roht-Arriaza shows how activists have used outside pressure and support for local actors where state institutions have been captured and foregrounds anti-corruption considerations in dealing with transitional justice and atrocity crimes. Written with engaging stories and examples this book will appeal to lawyers scholars of Latin America and anyone else interested in fighting kleptocrats with the goal of reclaiming the common good.</p>