Buying Colombia's local elections: a user's manual

[Judi Lynn]

by Adriaan Alsema October 22, 2019

Colombia is bled dry through the corruption of its political system. Here’s how the criminal activity of vote-buying works.

If you are new to the profitable business of ripping off Colombians, it is important to understand that the country, like many Latin American countries, is neither a free market economy nor a democracy.

Cartels, or “clans” as they are called in Colombia control much of the country’s economy and politics.

These cartels consist of businessmen, electoral barons called “chieftains” and a network of “handymen” who can either work for your business, in the public administration or in the election campaign.

More:
https://colombiareports.com/buying-colombias-local-elections-a-users-manual/