translated from Spanish: Main lobby companies and public officials receiving them

what are big companies, national or multinational, made significant investments in order to benefit from the public sector. In Chile and in many countries there are characters known as lobbyists, who are dedicated to trying to influence, mainly to the legislators, who represent the interests.
Until a few years ago, few recognized openly lobbying in Chile, just a couple of firms recognized exercise this practice. However, consensus on its regulation began to illuminate this industry basis.
What are the main lobby companies? The Infolobby of the Council for transparency platform consolidates data it requires to deliver the law, which has collected nearly 1 million records, between hearings, travel and gifts from November 2014, the Chilean Chamber of construction leads the ranking above Extend (of the sisters Velasco) and Colbún S.A. (of the Matte group).

It commemorates 10 years of the law on transparency and, besides knowing who eventually they have influenced a particular decision or political public, among other actions that may be relevant for the exercise of social control, it is important to know what the charges that more visits by lobbyists. Mayors across regional directors and Ministers lead the ranking.

If you want to know more about lobbying and lobbyists, visit InfoLobby of the Council for transparency.

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