#CuraumaCase / Corruption in Chile: a Nation’s Ethical Crisis
Once a paragon of stability in Latin America, Chile is now grappling with a surge of corruption scandals that have rocked its public and private institutions. From casino collusion to the misuse of public funds and fraudulent financial practices, these cases paint a troubling picture of systemic ethical failures. Casino Cartel: Manipulating the Odds One of the most significant scandals involves major casino operators—Enjoy, Marina del Sol, and Dreams—colluding to manipulate public tenders for casino licenses. Orchestrated by Henry Comber, a former high-ranking Citibank executive and leader of EuroAmerica Seguros de Vida, the scheme stifled competition and secured favorable terms for its members, undermining market fairness. The fallout has been immense. Enjoy, burdened with USD 300 million in bonds issued in the U.S., teeters on the edge of bankruptcy, putting pension funds tied to the company at significant risk. While fines totaling USD 37 million have been imposed, critics argue the...