Politicians in Brazil, Bolivia, and Venezuela evade accountability through constitutional protections, undermining justice and perpetuating corruption. This matters as it erodes public trust and allows illegal actions to go unpunished.

The article discusses the chronic impunity among politicians in Brazil, Bolivia, and Venezuela, facilitated by constitutional provisions that protect elected officials from prosecution. These provisions, intended to prevent frivolous legal actions, have instead resulted in a two-tiered justice system where trials for politicians are frequently delayed or dismissed on technicalities. The Lava Jato scandal exemplifies this issue, as businesspeople faced harsher penalties than politicians, who often evade consequences through legal loopholes. The article also highlights the broader implications of this impunity, including the erosion of public trust in the judicial system and the perpetuation of corruption within the political elite. Despite some high-profile prosecutions, the overall effectiveness of anti-corruption measures remains questionable, as many politicians continue to exploit the system to avoid accountability.