Lockheed Bribery Scandal

The Escándalo de sobornos en Lockheed, also known as the Lockheed bribery scandals, was a major political scandal that rocked the United States in the 1970s. The scandal revolved around allegations that Lockheed, a leading aerospace and defense company, had engaged in widespread bribery and corruption to secure lucrative government contracts. The scandal was uncovered in 1976 and led to a major investigation by the US government, which revealed a complex web of bribery, kickbacks, and other illegal activities. The scandal had far-reaching consequences, leading to the resignation of several high-ranking government officials, including Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Lockheed's CEO, Daniel Haughton, was also forced to resign, and the company was forced to pay a significant fine to settle the allegations. The scandal also led to major changes in the way the US government handled defense contracting, including the establishment of new regulations and oversight mechanisms to prevent similar scandals from occurring in the future. The Escándalo de sobornos en Lockheed remains one of the most significant political scandals in US history, and its consequences continue to be felt to this day.