This paper was prepared by Pablo Ramírez Ayala and benefited from comments from Ori Schwartz and Paulo Burnier (all from the OECD Competition Division).
The paper serves as background material for the discussion on “Early resolution of cartel cases in Latin America and the Caribbean” taking place at the 2026 OECD-IDB Latin American and Caribbean Competition Forum in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The OECD is thankful to the Brazilian Administrative Council for Economic Defence (CADE) who kindly provided a voluntary contribution in support of the LACCF’s work this year.