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Bribery and Corruption Laws in Argentina

Overview

Argentina has laws and regulations in place to punish bribery and corruption. However, it appears that this problem does not have a specific numerical answer.

Key Points

  • Punishment for Bribery and Corruption: Both bribery and corruption are punishable by imprisonment and fines under Argentine law.
  • Public Official Liability: A public official who receives a gift or promise to perform, delay, or stop performing something related to their duties can be imprisoned for 1-6 years and disqualified from public office permanently.
  • Offender Liability: The individual who directly or indirectly gives or offers gifts in an attempt to cause a public officer to perform, delay, or stop performing something related to their duties can also be imprisoned for 1-6 years. If the offender is a public officer, they will be disqualified from public office for 2-6 years.
  • Corporate Liability: Legal entities are criminally liable for corruption crimes that have been carried out directly or indirectly with their intervention or in their name, interest, or benefit.
  • Procedure for Cases of Bribery and Corruption: There is no special civil or administrative procedure for cases of bribery and corruption under Argentine law.
  • Tax Law Implications: The government has stated before the OECD Working Group on Bribery in International Business Transactions that the deductibility of bribes is implicitly prohibited by Argentine tax law.

Conclusion

As this appears to be a comprehensive overview rather than a specific question with a numerical answer, there isn’t a definitive conclusion to draw. If you have any other questions or need further clarification on any points mentioned above, please don’t hesitate to ask!