2020/09/21 · 1 citation
Social Sciences · Economics, Econometrics and Finance · #Social Issues and Policies in Latin America #Business, Innovation, and Economy #Corruption and Economic Development
paper · doi:10.1108/oxan-db255204
openalex publication_date 2020/09/21 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/05/21
Significance On August 27 AMLO said some 70 people were implicated in corruption allegations surrounding former Pemex CEO Emilio Lozoya, including three former presidents and several prominent opposition party figures, identified by Lozoya as he cooperates with the authorities’ investigations. AMLO is presenting the case as emblematic of the corruption that characterised his predecessors’ administrations. Impacts The scandal will distract attention from the government’s poor handling of the COVID-19 crisis, the recession and insecurity. The National Anti-Corruption System that became operational in 2017 will remain ineffective due to lack of funds and independence. The allegations may fuel AMLO’s criticism of the INE, with any decisions that go against Morena being attributed to fraud.