Colombia complains about corruption, but does not protect those who denounce it. A bill is currently being processed to provide guarantees and security to 'whistleblowers' The OECD has recommended that Colombia adopt “urgent legislation that provides clear and comprehensive protections from retaliation to whistleblowers in the public and private sectors” The only way for it to work in Colombia is for rewards to be given that range between 10% and 30% of what is prevented from being stolen.
For former minister Fernando Cepeda, it is key that whistleblowers receive some type of compensation.