This report analyzes the political influence of transnational tobacco corporations in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a focus on the strategies deployed by the tobacco industry to access and shape public institutions. Covering eight countries — Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Panama — the report draws on credible public sources, including official communications, media coverage, civil society reports, and institutional social media content produced between 2019 and 2025.
The Tobacco Industry’s Political Influence: The Erosion of Article 5.3 FCTC in Latin America and the Caribbean
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