Uncover the deep-seated history of corruption and justice in colonial Mexico. Christoph Rosenmüller’s meticulous archival research illuminates how corruption transformed from obstructing judicial verdicts to pervasive administrative self-advantage between 1650–1755. This essential study provides critical historical context for understanding modern governance and societal challenges, offering unique insights from the colonial era’s lower social echelons. A must-read for scholars, students of Latin American studies, legal history, and political science seeking a nuanced historical perspective on systemic issues.