The author analyzes in depth in this book the serious and very old problem of systemic corruption in Latin America, showing its highly harmful effects on Latin American

society since it is a cancer that aggravates poverty and inequality, which weakens

democracy and undermines trust between members of a society; evaluates the costly

efforts of multilateral development organizations to combat it; and argues convincingly

that what is needed is a comprehensive strategy for cultural change.

The message of the book is relevant and useful for political leaders, businessmen,

civil society and, in particular, for the Christian community in Latin America that,

faced with the threat of corruption, has, to a large extent, remained silent. The book

is a call to Latin American Christians to become aware of and confront this scourge

within the framework of the integral mission of the church.