Latin American Program 40th Anniversary Special: Campaign Financing and Corruption

Money and politics are linked in ways that often cause problems. And with the costs of elections escalating and the difficulty of creating enough transparency an ongoing challenge, “following the money” is a daunting proposition.  As Regional Director of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, Daniel Zovatto is a recognized expert on campaign financing and corruption in elections. He shares thoughts on both the scope of the problem and possible solutions in this Latin American Program 40th Anniversary edition of Wilson Center NOW.