Corruption

Carlos Bareiro led a trio of Changemakers to fight corruption in Paraguay using 'citizen muscle'. Here's their incredible story:

In Paraguay, the phrase “I have a friend” is uttered all too often, often accompanied by a wink and a nod. It’s usually a tip-off that someone in power is ready to break the law. One word for it is corruption, and Paraguay has seen a lot of it: The UN once labeled Paraguay one of the most corrupt countries in Latin America.  But it’s happening a lot less these days, thanks to three citizens who decided enough is enough.

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