Colombia's judicial system is weak, mostly due to conflicts of interest in different investigations, which is why most corrupt officials are either given ridiculous sentences or not punished at all. Corruption is pandemic and nations in the world should address the threat it poses. To put an end to corruption, the people should exercise e their sovereignty and carry out constitutional reform to implement democratic rule of law and cut symbiotic links between thegovernment and business groups breeding corruption. See the Charter for Permanente Peace for more. §1.9 §1.10 §5.1 §6.1 §6.10