Corrupcion Politica
In short
Government officials use their public power to gain private wealth or advantages for themselves or their associates. This includes illegal acts like bribery, embezzlement, and nepotism.
In plain words
It happens when people in charge of a country break the rules to get rich or help their friends. Instead of working for the public, they use their jobs to benefit themselves.
A simple example
A mayor accepts a large sum of money from a building company to ensure they win a government contract. This is a form of bribery.
Why it matters
It destroys public trust in the government and wastes taxpayer money. It also makes society unfair because success depends on who you know rather than hard work.
Easy to mix up
It is often confused with lobbying, which is a legal way to influence policy, though the line can sometimes become blurred.