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Bribes to expedite procedures, to win contracts, or to obtain permits. Or simply so that the police do not bother. These are some of the main reasons why Mexican businessmen admit to having resorted to corruption on some occasions so that their businesses prosper in Mexico. This is stated in the Anatomy of Corruption study – in its second edition – presented this Tuesday morning by Mexicans Against Corruption and Impunity (MCCI) and the author of the report, María Amparo . According to the report, the main reason why Mexican companies are corrupted is to speed up procedures. This was admitted in a survey by 43% of businessmen, who said that excessive 'red tape' “forced” them to make improper payments to officials. Second, 32% paid bribes to obtain permits and licenses. 21% did it to prevent abuses of authority. 16% to gain contacts and influences. And 11% to be able to participate in bidding processes with the government.
This indicates that entrepreneurs face high market entry costs and explains Mexico's lag in the creation of new companies compared to other America Mobile Number List Latin American countries,” says researcher in the report. As far as procedures and services are concerned, 18% of the businessmen consulted said that they made 'unofficial payments' - that is, 'bites' - to expedite obtaining permits and licenses; 11% to not be bothered by the municipal police; another 11% to obtain government concessions; 8% to obtain non-bid contracts and government subsidies; and 6% to avoid being bothered by federal inspectors. illegal commerce And what happens if they don't agree to corruption? Well, according to the Fraud and Corruption in Mexico survey, cited in study, 47% of businessmen said that their procedures became slower. 27% said they received “unjustified fines”; 21% that lost contracts and increased operating costs; and 7% felt more insecure.
Lack of ethics and greed” However, the book Anatomy of Corruption warns that “it is not possible to consider companies only as victims of corruption, but also as beneficiaries.” In this sense, the report points out that corruption in companies does not always occur due to “need or fear” of the consequences of not agreeing to a bribe. It is also due to “lack of ethics and greed”, to obtain what they cannot by law. For example, they are not entitled to a concession but they pay a 'bribe' and it is granted. They do not meet the requirements to compete for a contract, but they are waived. Or they don't make the best offer but disqualify rivals through legal tricks. In fact, the Global Fraud Survey – cited in the report – highlights that 82% of executives surveyed in Mexico “agree” that corrupt practices “happen widely” when doing business in the country, and 70% % agreed to carry out some “illegal act” in order to meet financial objectives. But corruption not only exists between businessmen and government officials, but also between businessmen.
This indicates that entrepreneurs face high market entry costs and explains Mexico's lag in the creation of new companies compared to other America Mobile Number List Latin American countries,” says researcher in the report. As far as procedures and services are concerned, 18% of the businessmen consulted said that they made 'unofficial payments' - that is, 'bites' - to expedite obtaining permits and licenses; 11% to not be bothered by the municipal police; another 11% to obtain government concessions; 8% to obtain non-bid contracts and government subsidies; and 6% to avoid being bothered by federal inspectors. illegal commerce And what happens if they don't agree to corruption? Well, according to the Fraud and Corruption in Mexico survey, cited in study, 47% of businessmen said that their procedures became slower. 27% said they received “unjustified fines”; 21% that lost contracts and increased operating costs; and 7% felt more insecure.
Lack of ethics and greed” However, the book Anatomy of Corruption warns that “it is not possible to consider companies only as victims of corruption, but also as beneficiaries.” In this sense, the report points out that corruption in companies does not always occur due to “need or fear” of the consequences of not agreeing to a bribe. It is also due to “lack of ethics and greed”, to obtain what they cannot by law. For example, they are not entitled to a concession but they pay a 'bribe' and it is granted. They do not meet the requirements to compete for a contract, but they are waived. Or they don't make the best offer but disqualify rivals through legal tricks. In fact, the Global Fraud Survey – cited in the report – highlights that 82% of executives surveyed in Mexico “agree” that corrupt practices “happen widely” when doing business in the country, and 70% % agreed to carry out some “illegal act” in order to meet financial objectives. But corruption not only exists between businessmen and government officials, but also between businessmen.